Senior Level Category Buyer Jobs
Senior level category buyer jobs place experienced procurement professionals in charge of category strategy, supplier relationships, and cross-functional initiatives that drive real business outcomes. Openings in Technology & Software, Energy, and Electronics & Hardware are currently on-site, remote, and hybrid, with 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 35 Senior Level Category Buyer Jobs
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Senior Level Category Buyer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level category buyer job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned a category end-to-end, not just supported one. Demonstrating that you have negotiated complex contracts, built supplier scorecards, and influenced stakeholders across finance, operations, and legal gives you a clear edge. Strong candidates also show they have mentored junior buyers and can speak to measurable cost or risk outcomes they drove personally.
Which companies hire senior level category buyers?
Companies hiring senior level category buyers right now include Amazon, Ecolab, and Adobe, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises and mid-market companies with mature procurement functions that need experienced professionals to own strategic categories independently.
Are there remote senior level category buyer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and category type. About 30% of senior level category buyer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in procurement roles that rely on systems and cross-functional collaboration rather than on-site supplier interaction. Direct spend categories and manufacturing-adjacent roles tend to require more in-person presence.
What makes a category buyer role senior level?
Senior level category buyer roles carry full ownership of a category, including strategy, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management. They require the ability to build business cases, present to leadership, and align procurement decisions with broader organizational goals. Mentoring junior team members and leading cross-functional sourcing initiatives are also core expectations that distinguish these roles from mid-level positions.
Which industries hire the most senior level category buyers?
Senior Level category buyer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Energy, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to have complex, high-value supply chains where experienced category ownership directly reduces cost, mitigates risk, and supports operational continuity at scale.