American Electric Power · 4 days ago
Purchasing Analyst Lead – B2B-eAuction
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $109K/yr
10+ years expAmerican Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. The Purchasing Analyst Lead role focuses on improving supplier-facing and user-facing operational processes across procurement systems, managing supplier onboarding, and optimizing electronic reverse auctions to achieve cost savings and compliance.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Finance, Accounting, or related field of study such as Operations Management, Materials Management, or Information Technology
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
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.03BKey Investors
GRIP ProgramInvenergy
2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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