Base: $135,212- $175,780; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Strategic sourcing agreements
Cost reduction opportunities
Total cost of ownership (tco) savings
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AEP is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement projects and sourcing categories, aiming to achieve significant annual savings while managing high-spend categories. The role requires advanced negotiation skills and expertise in supply chain management, along with strong analytical and communication abilities.
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Job Summary
Act as lead for assigned Procurement projects, programs, and sourcing categories, overseeing specific projects and sourcing categories by providing leadership to team members.
Manage project-driven sourcing activities for a variety of market baskets that are normally associated with high-spend, high-impact, and often complex categories across multiple business unit stakeholders.
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.
Matching Summary
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AEP is seeking a Category Manager to lead procurement projects and sourcing categories, aiming to achieve significant annual savings while managing high-spend categories. The role requires advanced negotiation skills and expertise in supply chain management, along with strong analytical and communication abilities.
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Salary
Base: $135,212- $175,780; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic sourcing agreements
Cost reduction opportunities
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings
Market intelligence
Supply levers
Benchmarking category performance
Nice-to-have
Thought leadership
Motivate others
Cross-functional partnerships
Compelling communicator
Key Requirements
6 years supply chain experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field