Project Procurement (Transmission)

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

9h•$74,551 - $128,688

About The Position

The Project Procurement Analyst is responsible for ensuring the efficient coordination of goods and services procurement for assigned projects within the capital project portfolio. This role ensures that project purchasing requisitions are accurately developed and submitted to sourcing teams in a timely manner. The position also provides support to the broader Project Procurement organization. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! Project Procurement Analyst (Salary Grade 6) Project Procurement Consultant (Salary Grade 7) Project Procurement Specialist (Salary Grade 8)

Requirements

Project Procurement Analyst (Salary Grade 6) Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or other related field.
Experience: (1) One or more years of procurement or related experience preferred. Recent graduates may be considered.
Project Procurement Consultant (Salary Grade 7) Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital, or other related field; OR (4) four years of relevant work experience.
Experience: (3) Three or more years of directly relevant work in project controls, procurement, or related experience required. Experience within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
Project Procurement Specialist (Salary Grade 8) Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Digital disciplines, or a related field from an accredited university.
Experience: (4) Four or more years of directly relevant experience in scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and working with accounting practices is required.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Ability to measure, analyze, and understand complex business issues.

Nice To Haves

MBA, other related graduate degree, or Doctorate preferred.
Understanding of procurement/strategic sourcing, project controls, accounts payable, work management and financial systems applications (e.g., SAP/Ariba) is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the procurement process and a basic understanding of contract terms and conditions preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact with project teams for developing purchase requisition execution requirements.
Provide guidance to project teams on the enforcement of standards, policies, and procedures established by AEP Corporation and regulatory entities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to issue Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Quote (RFQ), and create requisitions for materials and services.
Assist engineering, operations, and corporate services in selecting materials and services, keeping them informed of relevant new developments.
Coordinate the use of material, equipment, and service specifications for inclusion in purchase orders.
Gather data and conduct analysis to determine demand for materials and services, ensuring timely procurement at the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) to AEP.
Ensure all project-related material and service requisitions are routed to the appropriate supply chain sourcing teams for fulfillment.
Escalate project material and service demand issues as needed to support supply chain service level agreements with the project organization.
Ensure material supply and contracting plans account for appropriate lead times and delivery details to support effective tracking of project requirements, logistics, and expediting activities.
Identify and anticipate schedule delays or changes and assess potential cost, schedule, and resource impacts.