Category Manager (Technology)

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

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

• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Supply Management/Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or related fields of study.
• Experience: 5 years in Supply Chain / Fleet or related experience.

Pay

Expected Salary Range: $117,000.00‑$127,000.00 per year (USD). Compensation Grade: SP20-009; Compensation Range: $116,255.00‑$151,132.50.

Benefits

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.