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Job Posting End Date
11-12-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material and equipment needs supporting business unit functions. Understands key business interests of AEP and third parties in the development and writing of the business deal. Applies negotiation techniques and methods to sourcing and contracting objectives. Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and other areas that support over-arching category management strategies. Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts.Job Description
What We're Looking For:
- Procures goods and services with a high value or complex requirements.
- Assesses business requirements, and matches procurement plans accordingly.
- Executes sourcing strategies based on category manager guidance and leading practices.
- Assists Category Managers with category strategy development.
- Leverages market, supplier, and spend analyses to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations (e.g. RFXs).
- Coordinates and leads cross-functional category teams during sourcing events.
- Performs any required contract administration work related to a sourcing event.
- Develops negotiating strategy and leads negotiations.
- Writes the summary and details for basic to moderately complex contracts, including pricing, business requirements, performance criteria, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations.
- Establishes effective relationships with business partners and suppliers to support category strategies.
- Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies.
- Coordinates with key suppliers and business partners on the delivery of high-value manufactured equipment and materials, including any transportation and storage requirements.
- Manages contract compliance and administration for high-value manufactured equipment and materials including economic price adjustments, replacement programs, and credit programs.
- Leverages contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Work requirements are listed below:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; (Or) 4 years of relevant work experience.
Experience: In addition to any experience required above, 2 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required. Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
Other Expectations:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired
- Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers
- Ability to help develop and evolve category management processes and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.
What You’ll Get:
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.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
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:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $109,543.00The 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
11-12-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Serves as the subject matter expert in the development of sourcing strategy associated with the procurement of labor, service, material and equipment needs supporting business unit functions. Understands key business interests of AEP and third parties in the development and writing of the business deal. Applies negotiation techniques and methods to sourcing and contracting objectives. Manages supplier performance, contract compliance, risk, and other areas that support over-arching category management strategies. Leads cross-functional teams and may direct lower level activities associated with sourcing, contracting or operational efforts.Job Description
What We're Looking For:
- Procures goods and services with a high value or complex requirements.
- Assesses business requirements, and matches procurement plans accordingly.
- Executes sourcing strategies based on category manager guidance and leading practices.
- Assists Category Managers with category strategy development.
- Leverages market, supplier, and spend analyses to inform category strategies and competitive solicitations (e.g. RFXs).
- Coordinates and leads cross-functional category teams during sourcing events.
- Performs any required contract administration work related to a sourcing event.
- Develops negotiating strategy and leads negotiations.
- Writes the summary and details for basic to moderately complex contracts, including pricing, business requirements, performance criteria, terms and conditions, and any risk mitigations.
- Establishes effective relationships with business partners and suppliers to support category strategies.
- Works with the Service Center to ensure transactional and customer support services are aligned with category strategies.
- Coordinates with key suppliers and business partners on the delivery of high-value manufactured equipment and materials, including any transportation and storage requirements.
- Manages contract compliance and administration for high-value manufactured equipment and materials including economic price adjustments, replacement programs, and credit programs.
- Leverages contract knowledge to mitigate risks and maximize contract value.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Work requirements are listed below:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, finance, supply chain, or other related field; (Or) 4 years of relevant work experience.
Experience: In addition to any experience required above, 2 years of relevant work experience, including experience working with cross-functional teams is required. Supply chain category management experience, preferably within the utility, manufacturing, or construction industry preferred.
Other Expectations:
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills desired
- Ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) desired with an ability to communicate with business partners, stakeholders, and suppliers
- Ability to help develop and evolve category management processes and engage suppliers on operational, strategic, and financial issues.
What You’ll Get:
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.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
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:
SP20-007Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $109,543.00The 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 48 Procurement Consultant Jobs
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, finance, or a related field
- Experience with strategic sourcing, vendor negotiations, and contract management
- Proficiency in procurement software such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle Procurement
- CPSM, CPSD, or equivalent procurement certification preferred or required
- Strong analytical skills including spend analysis, TCO modeling, and market benchmarking
- Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships and present findings to leadership
Tips for Your Procurement Consultant Job Search
Quantify savings delivered in past roles
Hiring managers in procurement want to see numbers. Replace vague statements about vendor negotiations with specific cost reductions, contract values managed, or cycle time improvements you drove. Even rough figures make your resume stand out against candidates using generic language.
Highlight certifications on your resume header
Credentials like CPSM, CPSD, or CIPS signal commitment to the profession. Place them directly under your name so screeners see them before reading anything else. Many procurement consultant postings list certifications as preferred, so front-loading them raises your callback rate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists procurement consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by sourcing category expertise
Procurement is wide, and category knowledge matters. If your background is in IT procurement, indirect spend, or capital equipment, target postings that name those categories explicitly. A specialist who matches the category beats a generalist almost every time at the screening stage.
Prepare a case study for each interview stage
Most procurement consultant interviews include at least one structured problem-solving exercise or presentation. Prepare a one-page case study showing how you identified a supply risk, ran a sourcing event, or renegotiated a contract. Walk the panel through your decision process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Consulting roles often carry variable scope, from project-based engagements to embedded advisory work. Clarify deliverables, stakeholder access, and expected travel before you enter salary discussions. Scope changes dramatically affect what a fair offer looks like, so get that clarity first.
Procurement Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most procurement consultants?
The most active employers for procurement consultants right now are Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, MetLife, and Deloitte, and the most openings are in New York, Illinois, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in management consulting firms and large enterprise organizations running sourcing transformation programs.
How many procurement consultant jobs are remote?
About 90% of procurement consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles most common in government contracting and manufacturing. Indirect spend, IT procurement, and strategic sourcing advisory roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility because they rely on data analysis and stakeholder calls rather than physical site presence.
How do you become a procurement consultant?
Start with a degree in supply chain, business, or finance, then build hands-on experience in purchasing, vendor management, or category management roles inside a company or as part of a consulting team. Earning a recognized certification such as CPSM strengthens your candidacy. Moving into a consulting role typically requires demonstrating that you can run a sourcing project end to end and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
Can you get a procurement consultant job with little experience?
Entry-level procurement consultant roles do exist, particularly at large consulting firms that hire analysts and train them on the job. Employers look for internships in purchasing or supply chain, coursework in operations or finance, and familiarity with spend analysis tools. Framing any experience where you compared vendors, negotiated pricing, or managed a budget, even outside a formal procurement title, helps close the experience gap.
What does the procurement consultant interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages. An initial screening call covers your background and sourcing experience. A structured interview then goes deeper on category expertise, stakeholder management, and how you approach a sourcing event. Many firms add a case study or take-home exercise that tests your ability to analyze spend data and present a recommendation. Final rounds often involve a panel from procurement leadership or the client-facing team.
Where can I find and apply to procurement consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to procurement consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your category expertise and seniority level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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