Senior Level Category Assistant Jobs
Senior level category assistant jobs put experienced professionals in charge of category strategy, vendor relationships, and the cross-functional teams that drive purchasing outcomes. Roles are concentrated across Technology & Software, Energy, and Electronics & Hardware, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Amazon, Ecolab, and Adobe hiring at this level now.
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Job Posting End Date
11-23-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Act as lead for assigned Procurement projects and sourcing categories. Oversee the specific projects and sourcing categories by providing leadership to team members in a variety of strategic areas including sourcing, procurement, contracts, supplier relationship management, inventory management and material standardization. Highly advanced level of knowledge and responsibility for developing, negotiating, executing and maintaining strategic sourcing agreements for specific categories for the procurement of materials, equipment and/or services used by AEP internal customers. This position will identify cost reduction opportunities and capture real Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings (direct or indirect) by aggregating sourcing volumes. This position’s primary responsibility is to 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. Develop and implement strategies to achieve corporate savings goals. Establish effective relationships and work collaboratively with Business Unit customers, and suppliers to maintain customer satisfaction. Interface with Business Unit leadership to report ongoing progress to goals. Champion new initiatives that will support shared business objectives, support the business unit partner's needs, and enable the company to efficiently operate in a competitive and changing environment. Strategies will be developed in a collaborative effort between Supply Chain, Procurement, and the various Business Units and Operating Companies impacted by the program. Ensure corporate spend and savings goals are incorporated into the sourcing strategy and contracts. Develop and manage metrics/measurements to record the progress and actions related to the program processes.Job Description
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
Category Manager-Technology
What You'll Do:
Responsible for the strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier management of enterprise software, SaaS, digital solutions, and technology services. Partners with business leaders and technology teams to evaluate, negotiate, and manage technology investments while driving commercial value, mitigating risk, supporting operational and customer-facing technology initiatives, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, regulatory, and financial objectives.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Experience working with technology and professional service suppliers.
- Experience partnering with business and technology leaders to anticipate demand, develop sourcing strategies and manage technology investments.
- Experience with supplier relationships, governance and category planning to deliver value, manage risk and supporting enterprise technology roadmaps.
- Experience managing an IT and OT category across a large, multi-state organization.
- Strong change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
What We're Looking For:
Education & Experience
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.
What You'll Get:
Expected Salary Range: $117,000.00-$127,000.00/Yr. (USD)
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The 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.Job Posting End Date
11-23-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Act as lead for assigned Procurement projects and sourcing categories. Oversee the specific projects and sourcing categories by providing leadership to team members in a variety of strategic areas including sourcing, procurement, contracts, supplier relationship management, inventory management and material standardization. Highly advanced level of knowledge and responsibility for developing, negotiating, executing and maintaining strategic sourcing agreements for specific categories for the procurement of materials, equipment and/or services used by AEP internal customers. This position will identify cost reduction opportunities and capture real Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) savings (direct or indirect) by aggregating sourcing volumes. This position’s primary responsibility is to 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. Develop and implement strategies to achieve corporate savings goals. Establish effective relationships and work collaboratively with Business Unit customers, and suppliers to maintain customer satisfaction. Interface with Business Unit leadership to report ongoing progress to goals. Champion new initiatives that will support shared business objectives, support the business unit partner's needs, and enable the company to efficiently operate in a competitive and changing environment. Strategies will be developed in a collaborative effort between Supply Chain, Procurement, and the various Business Units and Operating Companies impacted by the program. Ensure corporate spend and savings goals are incorporated into the sourcing strategy and contracts. Develop and manage metrics/measurements to record the progress and actions related to the program processes.Job Description
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
Category Manager-Technology
What You'll Do:
Responsible for the strategic sourcing, contracting, and supplier management of enterprise software, SaaS, digital solutions, and technology services. Partners with business leaders and technology teams to evaluate, negotiate, and manage technology investments while driving commercial value, mitigating risk, supporting operational and customer-facing technology initiatives, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, regulatory, and financial objectives.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Experience working with technology and professional service suppliers.
- Experience partnering with business and technology leaders to anticipate demand, develop sourcing strategies and manage technology investments.
- Experience with supplier relationships, governance and category planning to deliver value, manage risk and supporting enterprise technology roadmaps.
- Experience managing an IT and OT category across a large, multi-state organization.
- Strong change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
What We're Looking For:
Education & Experience
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.
What You'll Get:
Expected Salary Range: $117,000.00-$127,000.00/Yr. (USD)
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-009Compensation Range:
$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The 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.See All 36 Senior Level Category Assistant Jobs
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Senior Level Category Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level category assistant job?
Employers at this level look for professionals who have owned category plans end to end, negotiated directly with suppliers, and guided junior team members. A strong candidate demonstrates measurable impact on cost savings or vendor performance, comfort working across procurement, finance, and merchandising, and the ability to present category insights to leadership without hand-holding.
Which companies hire senior level category assistants?
Companies hiring senior level category assistants right now include Amazon, Ecolab, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retailers, consumer goods companies, and large healthcare or industrial distributors tend to hire most actively at this level, where category ownership and supplier strategy carry significant business weight.
Are there remote senior level category assistant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and category type. About 29% of senior level category assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in procurement and merchandising functions. Roles tied to warehouse operations or in-person supplier meetings are more likely to require on-site presence.
What makes a category assistant role senior level?
Senior level category assistant roles go beyond administrative support to full ownership of category performance, including managing supplier relationships, building data-driven assortment or sourcing strategies, and leading projects that junior colleagues execute. Employers expect independent judgment, the ability to mentor others, and direct involvement in decisions that affect cost, margin, or inventory.
Which industries hire the most senior level category assistants?
Senior Level category assistant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Energy, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their scale of purchasing, complexity of supplier networks, and pressure on margins all require experienced professionals who can own category outcomes rather than simply support them.