Director, Gas and Power

aes; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation in the United States seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing for Gas and Power to lead the purchasing strategy for gas-related equipment and services across AES Renewables & Power. You will manage contracting with suppliers and collaborate with project teams to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective supply for AES projects.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in gas and power, 5+ years of leadership, and strong negotiation and relationship-building skills to drive value

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical or business field.
• Minimum 10 years in gas and power related roles.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong contract negotiation experience required.
• Financial acumen for project cash flows (IRR/NPV).
• Proven ability to build strategic supplier partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead gas-generation contracting for AES Renewables & Power.
• Develop and negotiate strategic supply agreements with vendors.
• Establish best-in-class sourcing for generation projects and maintenance.
• Monitor supplier performance, cost avoidance, and risk management.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Development teams.
• Define sourcing strategies and explore alternate sources of supply.

Skills

Gas & Power Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Team Leadership

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

MS Office/Quickbase

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing

Tools

MS Office

Quickbase

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.

AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. 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 honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering 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 thro