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

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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 methodologies. Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments to ensure timely and safe delivery of equipment and services.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementGas And Power ExperienceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Gas And Power ProcurementTotal Cost Of Ownership DevelopmentFinancial Evaluation (Cost Of Capital, IRR, NPV)Sourcing StrategiesSupplier QualificationSupplier Development

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsConsensus BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteQuickbase

Industry Keywords

RenewablesPower Plant EquipmentUtility EquipmentConstruction ServicesStrategic Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and lead the gas and power categories within the Strategic Sourcing function
Develop AES strategy around gas and fuel cell equipment purchasing to support the AES 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 and cultivate strategic relationships with equipment vendors
Develop purchasing strategies including 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 deliver equipment safely and on time
Review purchase order claims and contracts for policy conformance and remediate supplier defects and delivery problems
Define sourcing strategies, including alternate supply sources, requirements consolidation, alternative solutions, cost avoidance, and standardization
Foster collaborative partnerships internally and externally
Report to the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Limited travel required (~30%)
Must complete employment work authorization verification through I-9; AES will provide information to the SSA and, if necessary, DHS

Benefits

Comp & perks

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