Purchasing Associate

Job Posting End Date 11-05-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The Purchasing Associate supports procurement activities for assigned business units under the guidance of Senior Purchasing Analysts. This role assists with project and transactional procurement activities, utilizes procurement systems and analytical tools, and supports supplier interactions and purchasing decisions. The position develops foundational procurement knowledge while building working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Job Description Key Responsibilities Procurement Support Assist with procurement of project related and transactional materials and equipment in accordance with corporate procurement policies and procedures. Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) with guidance from senior procurement staff. Support analysis of supplier bids, assist with negotiations, and help award purchase orders. Purchase Order & Issue Resolution Assist in resolving purchase order discrepancies, including pricing issues, change orders, cancellations, and delivery concerns. Coordinate with suppliers and expediters to support resolution of purchase order and delivery issues. Cross Functional Collaboration Support coordination with Legal, Risk Management, Category Management, and business unit partners on commercial terms, conditions, and specifications. Assist category management initiatives, including supplier management activities and the use of blanket purchase orders when appropriate. Supplier & Performance Support Participate in cross functional supplier performance evaluations, including scorecard reviews and facility visits. Provide feedback to Category Management to support supplier performance improvement. Operational & Developmental Support Support material standardization efforts, including coordination of approved material substitutions. Participate in facility related issues such as outages, schedule driven requirements, and emergency service restoration as directed. Develop a basic understanding of the strategic sourcing process and corporate procurement practices. Minimum Requirements Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field of study. (or) In lieu of Bachelor’s degree must possess an Associate’s degree in related field of study, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience. (or) In lieu of Associate’s degree must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience. Other Requirements: Must have strong analytical skills Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills, both written/oral Ability to work effectively with all levels of internal management. Capable of prioritizing and coordinating multiple activities and strong attention to detail Experience with Maximo, Ariba, Celonis, Agiloft desired Physical demand level is sedentary. Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-005 Compensation Range: $63,496.00 - $79,369.00 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. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. 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 pro…

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