Purchasing Analyst Lead – B2B-eAuction

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

2d•$99,000 - $109,000

About The Position

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! The Purchasing Analyst Lead owns and improves supplier-facing and user-facing operational processes across procurement systems. This role focuses on supplier onboarding and record management, supplier catalog onboarding, user administration/onboarding, supplier performance reporting and ongoing process health and continuous improvement. Manage and optimize electronic reverse auctions and related e-sourcing activities to achieve cost savings, supplier competition, transparency, and compliance. Provide technical administration, analyze results, and advise sourcing teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Finance, Accounting, or related field of study such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology. In addition, must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and Fleet or related business category such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology.
In lieu of Bachelor’s degree must possess an Associate’s Degree in related field of study, and a minimum of 12 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Fleet or related business category such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology.
In lieu of Associate’s degree must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 14 years’ experience in Supply Chain, Procurement and/or Fleet or related business category such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology.
Lead cross-functional teams, identify stakeholders, and network with internal and external organizations.
Seek to broaden knowledge in areas of the company and industry which will complement acquired expertise.
Project credibility and competence regarding data analysis
Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills, possess highly-developed presentation skills.
Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Code of Conduct.
Demonstrate expert level of knowledge of MS-Office skills.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end supplier onboarding: validate supplier data, complete qualification checks, and coordinate ERP/eProcurement integrations.
Monitor B2B process health & tooling: track KPIs (onboarding SLAs, catalog publish time, data completeness), run root-cause analysis for exceptions, and coordinate fixes with IT/ERP teams.
Drive continuous improvement: standardize onboarding workflows, create templates and training materials, automate repetitive tasks, and lead small improvement projects.
Oversee supplier catalog onboarding: ingest, validate, map and publish supplier catalogs (punchout and hosted), ensure item data quality (descriptions, pricing, UoM, commodity codes).
Maintain supplier master data and records: ensure data accuracy, perform deduplication/merge activities, and enforce governance and compliance rules.
Produce supplier performance reporting and analytics: develop dashboards and recurring reports for on-time delivery, quality incidents, contract compliance, and risk indicators; surface trends and recommended actions.
Develop auction strategies (lot structure, format, time rules, bid increments, visibility) tailored to category and market dynamics.
Analyze auction results and post-auction data to identify savings, supplier behavior, and negotiation opportunities.
Prepare and deliver clear post-event reports and recommendations (savings reconciliation, award rationale, risk assessment).
Ensure procurement policies, legal and compliance requirements are enforced within auctions and supplier communications.
Maintain and administer e-sourcing system settings, user access, and templates; coordinate with IT/Vendor support for technical issues and upgrades.
Support category managers in supplier selection, pre-qualification, and bid evaluation criteria.
Track KPIs (savings achieved, auction success rate, supplier participation, cycle times) and drive continuous process improvements.
Manage relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders (legal, finance, operations) to facilitate timely procurement outcomes.