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Category Manager

American Electric Power
Columbus, USA
Full-time
Manager · 9+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago

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Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project management skills, investigative nature and process-oriented mind set are needed for this role.
  • MBA or Purchasing certification is preferred but not required.
  • Experience of lean manufacture, kaizen, continuous improvement or similar production tools preferred.
  • What You'll Get 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!
  • Compensation Data
  • Compensation Grade:
  • SP20-009
  • Compensation Range:
  • $116,255.00 - $151,132.50
  • The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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  • It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
  • What You'll Get
  • 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!

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field of study + 8 years of relevant work experience.
  • (Or) In lieu of Bachelor’s degree must possess an Associate’s degree in related field of study, and a minimum of 9 years of relevant work experience.
  • (Or) In lieu of Associate’s degree must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the company’s overall strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory and maximizing available working capital.
  • Manage implementation and ongoing activities of the Company's strategy by establishing implementation timing, support resources (analysis, bench marking, contract development and maintenance, etc.), standardization events and developing communication tools to introduce programs.
  • Perform supplier relationship management (SRM) function and contract administration functions for the various programs.
  • Work with Supply Chain teams to ensure buying strategies and contracts align with inventory strategies and Operating Company needs.
  • Leverage technology to create internal process efficiencies.
  • Communicate program performance metrics to the appropriate levels of management.
  • Work with Business Units and Supply Chain on demand management strategies.
  • Assist in optimization of logistics processes; works closely with other supply chain members to develop innovative solutions to ongoing operating problems.
  • What We’re Looking For:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field of study + 8 years of relevant work experience.
  • (Or) In lieu of Bachelor’s degree must possess an Associate’s degree in related field of study, and a minimum of 9 years of relevant work experience.
  • (Or) In lieu of Associate’s degree must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.

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