Director, Gas & Power Strategic Sourcing (Remote)

AES; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

AES is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing for Gas and Power to lead category strategy, contracting, and supplier partnerships across Renewables & Power projects. This role requires coordinating with project teams to secure safe, timely, cost-efficient equipment and services, with extensive gas/power experience and proven leadership.

The ideal candidate will drive supplier relationships, manage procurement processes, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing, Legal, Business, Administration or Engineering or other technical field.
• 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 (IRR, NPV).
• Ability to build consensus from diverse opinions in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead gas-generation contracting efforts across AES’ Renewables & Power businesses; negotiate strategic supply agreements and lead a team to ensure safe, timely supply of equipment.
• Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with equipment vendors; develop a robust purchasing strategy incl. preferred vendors, pricing, terms and conditions.
• Establish and maintain best-in-class sourcing and procurement processes for new generation projects, major maintenance, and tech improvements.
• Develop and maintain understanding of technology trends, energy market forces, and supplier road maps.
• Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Development teams to implement the unified strategy for timely equipment delivery.
• Review PO claims and contracts for policy conformance; remediate defects and delivery problems with suppliers.
• Work with project teams to define sourcing strategies, explore alternate sources, consolidate requirements, and seek cost savings.

Skills

Gas & Power Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Team Leadership

Strategic Purchasing

Vendor Management

Financial Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

MS Office / Quickbase

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Engineering

10+ years gas & power experience

5+ years managing a team

Tools

MS Office Suite

Quickbase

Procurement Software

Job description

AES is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing for Gas and Power to lead category strategy, contracting, and supplier partnerships across Renewables & Power projects. This role requires coordinating with project teams to secure safe, timely, cost-efficient equipment and services, with extensive gas/power experience and proven leadership.

The ideal candidate will drive supplier relationships, manage procurement processes, and influence cross-functional teams to deliver project milestones while