Global Category Manager- Independent Power Producer Projects

Aggreko, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aggreko, LLC in Houston is seeking a Global Category Manager for Independent Power Producer Projects to lead strategic procurement for IPP initiatives across North America. You will shape supplier selection, build cross-functional partnerships and drive the business case for each opportunity.

The role requires 5+ years in procurement, power-generation experience, and proven leadership with strong negotiation and contract development skills. Competitive base salary with bonus program offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain and vendor management.
• Experience in power generation, emission reduction catalysts, transformers, batteries or related capital equipment.
• Demonstrates leadership and represents strategic Procurement with IPP teams.
• Strong negotiation, contract development and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent commercial oversight to IPP projects and challenge stakeholders for optimal outcomes.
• Understand IPP customer requirements and market opportunities.
• Lead development of IPP supply chain strategy and supplier selection processes.
• Support business case formation for each opportunity.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enable project execution.
• Define commercial requirements for customer proposals in line with project needs.
• Ensure commercial terms and contracts support successful project delivery.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supply chain management

Power generation experience

Negotiation and contract development

Stakeholder management

Commercial oversight

Vendor management

Job description

Bring your energy to Aggreko as Global Category Manager- Independent Power Producer Projects based in Houston. You’ll represent the strategic procurement function in the development of strategies and sourcing of key technologies to support Aggreko’s IPP projects in North America. Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.

What you’ll do as Global Cat Manager - IPP:

• Providing independent commercial oversight to projects and be able to challenge stakeholders to ensure the most effective outcome for Aggreko.
• Understand the requirements of the customer base in the IPP business opportunities and wider market that Aggreko is operating in.
• Lead the development of the supply chain strategy on behalf of the Aggreko IPP team in order to define the supplier selection process.
• Support the IPP team to formulate the business case that underpins each and every opportunity.
• Form strong relationships with internal stakeholders (procurement, engineering, IPP team, etc), as well as building solid relationships with suppliers via the existing strategic and operational procurement teams.
• Developing the commercial requirements of the customer proposal in accordance with the needs of the specific project.
• Ensuring the commercial aspects are in place to successfully execute the project.
• Detailed understanding of the business requirements and the supply base - Appropriate supply contracts in place with respective supplier Stakeholder engagement & management.

You are:

• 5+ Years of experience in procurement, supply chain and vendor management
• Experience in power generation, emission reduction catalysts, transformers, batteries and any other relevant capital equipment.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and represent the strategic Procurement function alongside the IPP team.
• Commercially astute and has the ability to challenge both internally and externally
• Technically minded: able to understand and learn about a wide range of products and applications
• Strong negotiation and contract development experience
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills - communicates clearly and effectively with all levels of stakeholders (internal and external)

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual bonus program tied to company and individual performance
• No premium cost medical plan option available
• Company provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Safety-focused culture
• Our people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent.

Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it. No two days are the same. We work in dynamic environments and offer a wide range of opportunities for motivated people to enrich their lives and communities. If you are prepared to give us your best, you can learn and grow quickly. We are building a culture and an environment where everyone can be at their best. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we achieve our potential.