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Job Posting End Date

08-10-2026

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Job Summary

Responsible for purchasing materials and equipment as required by Cook Nuclear Plant.
Please note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Maintain reliable sources of supply that furnishes material and equipment in accordance with AEP Engineering standards and specifications.
• Interview manufacturer representatives and sales people concerning material and equipment that may be used at the Cook Nuclear Plant.
• Assist with economical purchase of material and equipment without relinquishing quality and service. Work with suppliers to develop alliances, which may include vendor stocking arrangements and just-in-time deliveries.
• Assist with resolving basic conflict in commercial terms and conditions with Suppliers and AEP legal.
• Work as a member of commodity teams consisting of buyers, Engineers, Suppliers, Stores and users to review our material requirements, specifications, stocking quantities and supplier base to find methods of improving the procurement process, leading to inventory reduction, freight savings, shorter lead times and overall lower cost for materials used at Cook Nuclear Plant.
• Assist with bid proposals, review abstracts; explore the benefit relating to the placement of blanket orders and economy of purchase through competitive bidding with approved sources of supply.
• Review and handle all correspondence relating to various commercial problems, change orders, cancellations and any other discrepancies that may come up regarding the purchase order.
• Keep informed of sales, taxes and regulations insofar as they affect purchases and prices.
• Keep abreast of economic trends and market conditions that may affect current price structures.
• Establish and maintain buyer-seller relationships with suppliers of materials and equipment used by Cook Nuclear Plant.
• Place Safety related purchase orders as assigned by Supervisor or designee.

What We're Looking For:

Buyer, Midlevel:

Education:

• Associate degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management
• Or 2 years of procurement experience in buying, contracting, or supply chain, inventory management
• Or 2 years of nuclear parts experience.
• Preferred experience in Maintenance or Planning.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of purchasing experience in addition to any years of experience identified above.
• Or 4 years of nuclear parts experience in addition to any years of experience identified above.
• Preferred experience in Maintenance or Planning

Buyer, Senior:

Education:

• Associate degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management
• Or 2 years of procurement experience in buying, contracting, or supply chain, inventory management.
• Or 2 years of nuclear parts experience
• Preferred experience in Maintenance or Planning

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of purchasing experience in addition to any years of experience identified above.

• Or 6 years of nuclear parts experience in addition to any years of experience identified above

• Preferred experience in Maintenance or Planning

Other Requirements:

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

• May perform walk downs in plant environment which may include exposure to heat, cold, noise, and radiation exposure Education, experience / licensing and certification requirements of this position conform to ANSI N18.1 - 1971 and ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future - today!

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$63K - $109K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $109,543.00

The 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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