Director, Gas and Power

AES Corporation; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

AES Corporation in Louisville, CO seeks a Director, Strategic Sourcing - Gas and Power to lead the gas and fuel cell equipment purchasing for the Renewables & Power business. You will develop strategy, negotiate with suppliers, and partner with project teams to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective equipment delivery.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in gas and power, strong leadership, and proven ability to build supplier networks and manage total cost of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a technical field or business-related discipline.
• 10+ years of gas and power-related experience.
• 5+ years of managing a team.
• Strong contract negotiation skills and experience.
• Financial analysis skills including cash-flow, NPV, IRR.
• Ability to build consensus in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
• Extensive supplier network and strategic partnerships.
• Experience sourcing power plant/utility equipment and services.
• Experience developing Total Cost of Ownership models.
• Proficient with MS Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead gas-generation contracting efforts and negotiate strategic supply agreements.
• Build and maintain relationships with equipment vendors; define a robust purchasing strategy.
• Set up best-in-class sourcing processes for new generation and major maintenance projects.
• Monitor technology trends, energy market forces, and supplier roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Development to deliver equipment safely and on time.
• Review POs and contracts for policy conformance; resolve delivery issues with suppliers.
• Define sourcing strategies across AES businesses, including alternative sources.
• Foster internal and external partnerships to meet Strategic Sourcing goals.

Skills

Gas & Power Experience

People Management

Contract Negotiation

Financial Analysis

Cross-cultural Collaboration

Supplier Network

Power Plant Equipment

Total Cost of Ownership

Software Proficiency

Supplier Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing, Legal, Business, Administration or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Quickbase

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

Ifyou'reready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future,we'repowering it.

AES is seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing - Gas and Power to establish and lead the gas and power categories within the Strategic Sourcing function. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing, this position will be responsible for developing AES strategy around gas and fuel cell equipment purchasing to support the AES Renewables & Power business, leading contracting efforts with suppliers and collaborating with project teams to ensure the safe and timely supply of reliable equipment and services at optimal cost and quality to AES projects.

The ideal candidate will be capable of coordinating and collaborating with multiple teams across AES, be proactive in project team meetings, and take responsibility for ensuring the successful purchase of equipment to support our gas and power project pipeline. Prior experience in gas and fuel cell project development and/or construction, business development, and other areas of the gas and power sector strongly preferred.

This position will be ideally based in Louisville, CO. AES provides a flexible working environment, and remote work is possible with approval of location. Limited travel will also be required (~30%).

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead gas-generation contracting efforts across AES' Renewables & Power businesses; develop and negotiate strategic supply agreements and lead a team to ensure safe and timely supply of equipment
• Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with equipment vendors and develop a robust purchasing strategy including preferred vendors, pricing, terms and conditions
• Establish and maintain best-in-class sourcing and procurement processes for new generation projects, major maintenance projects, and technology improvements to exploit the advantages of the global supply base
• Develop and maintain an understanding of technology trends, energy market forces, cost trends and supplier technology road maps
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Development teams to implement the unified strategy as defined to deliver equipment in a safe and timely manner
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to organizational policy and monitor and remediate defects and delivery problems with suppliers
• Work with project and procurement teams to define sourcing strategies, including the exploration of alternate sources of supply, consolidation of requirements and equipment across AES businesses, alternative solutions or technologies, cost avoidance, standardization, etc.
• Foster collaborative partnerships, internally and externally, to ensure achievement of Strategic Sourcing and AES company goals

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing, Legal, Business, Administration or Engineering or other technical field from accredited entity.
• Minimum 10 years of gas and power-related experience
• 5+ years managing a team
• Strong negotiations skills with contract negotiation experience
• Financial knowledge for cash-flow evaluation of a project (cost of capital, IRR, NPV)
• Demonstrated success working to develop consensus from diverse opinions in a highly fluid and sometimes ambiguous multi-cultural environment
• Well-developed supplier network and ability to build and leverage strategic partnerships
• Knowledge and experience with sourcing/procuring power plant/utility equipment, services and construction
• Experience in developing Total Cost of Ownership and other business models
• Proficient with MS Office suite, Quickbase, and other software systems
• Experience in supplier qualification and supplier development

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $183,000 and $238,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus and long term compensation. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.