Natural Gas Fuel Contracts Lead

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc in Missouri is seeking a Fuel Contracts Originator to lead contract negotiations and strategies for long-term natural gas supply and transportation. You will develop and manage agreements for power, gas, coal, and renewables, analyze market trends, and collaborate across teams to optimize energy costs.

The role requires extensive experience in gas markets and contract negotiations, with opportunities to shape energy portfolio decisions and drive

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in natural gas markets, fuel contracting, or power supply contracts.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas supply chains, transportation agreements, and tariffs.
• Proven contract negotiation and counterparty relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute natural gas contracting strategies for long-term supply and transportation agreements to generation resources.
• Negotiate and manage structured fuel and supply contracts for power, gas, coal, and renewables.
• Assess market trends and opportunities to ensure cost-effective energy and fuel supply solutions.
• Oversee pipeline and rail transportation, railcar leases, and wind forecasting services.
• Provide expert analysis to support portfolio management decisions.

Skills

Natural gas contracting

Contract negotiation

Executive-level decision support

Portfolio management

Job description

Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc in Missouri is seeking a Fuel Contracts Originator to lead contract negotiations and strategies for long-term natural gas supply and transportation. You will develop and manage agreements for power, gas, coal, and renewables, analyze market trends, and collaborate across teams to optimize energy costs.

The role requires extensive experience in gas markets and contract negotiations, with opportunities to shape energy portfolio decisions and drive