Director, Gas and Power

The AES Corporation

. Establish and lead the gas and power categories within the Strategic Sourcing function .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $183,000 - $238,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement within the gas and power sectors, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and cost evaluation. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions to achieve optimal equipment supply and project success.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementGas And Power ProcurementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Gas And Power-Related ExperienceFinancial KnowledgeTotal Cost Of Ownership DevelopmentSupplier QualificationSupplier Development

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsConsensus BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteQuickbase

Industry Keywords

RenewablesPower BusinessEquipment PurchasingSourcing ProcessesEnergy Market Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the gas and power categories within the Strategic Sourcing function
Develop AES strategy for gas and fuel cell equipment purchasing to support the Renewables & Power business
Lead contracting efforts with suppliers
Collaborate with project teams to ensure safe and timely supply of reliable equipment and services at optimal cost and quality
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 equipment supply
Establish strategic relationships with equipment vendors and develop purchasing strategies covering preferred vendors, pricing, terms, and conditions
Establish and maintain sourcing and procurement processes for new generation projects, major maintenance projects, and technology improvements
Monitor technology trends, energy market forces, cost trends, and supplier technology road maps
Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Development teams to implement unified delivery strategies
Review purchase order claims and contracts for policy conformance and remediate supplier defects and delivery problems
Define sourcing strategies, including alternate supply sources, requirement consolidation, alternative solutions or technologies, cost avoidance, and standardization
Foster collaborative partnerships internally and externally to achieve Strategic Sourcing and AES goals
Report to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing, Legal, Business, Administration, Engineering, or another technical field from an accredited entity
Minimum 10 years of gas and power-related experience
5+ years managing a team
Strong negotiation skills with contract negotiation experience
Financial knowledge for cash-flow evaluation of a project, including cost of capital, IRR, and NPV
Demonstrated success developing consensus from diverse opinions in a highly fluid and sometimes ambiguous multicultural environment
Well-developed supplier network and ability to build and leverage strategic partnerships
Knowledge and experience sourcing/procuring power plant/utility equipment, services, and construction
Experience 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
Limited travel required, approximately 30%
Work authorization verified through the I-9 process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life insurance
401(k) eligibility
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave
Annual bonus
Long term compensation
Flexible working environment
Remote work possible with approval of location