AES Corporation

Director, Strategic Sourcing, Solar

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$176,000-$229,500

About This Job

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

As part of AES, the Director, Strategic Sourcing will support knowledge and best practice sharing, process-driven collaboration and full leverage of scale across AES’s global businesses. The Director, Strategic Sourcing will have responsibility for implementing the Modules & Racking categories as a leader within the Strategic Sourcing function. This position is responsible for leading contracting efforts across business units and managing a sourcing team supporting Renewable generation projects across the AES businesses globally. Of importance in responsibilities is the management, in coordination with category leaders in diƯerent global regions, from early stages of strategy development through contract execution. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely supply of reliable renewable equipment and services at optimal Total Cost of Ownership and quality to AES.

May require global/national business travel up to 25% of the time.

This role may be based at one of AES’s locations (preference for Louisville, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Houston, TX; or Arlington, VA). While AES provides a flexible work environment, we do expect a regular in-office presence.


Primary Responsibilities:

Manage and lead contracting efforts across AES renewable businesses which includes developing and negotiating strategic supply agreements and leading a team to ensure safe and timely supply of renewable equipment 
Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with renewable equipment vendors ensuring purchasing strategy (including preferred vendors, pricing, terms and conditions) leverages AES scale to the benefit of businesses in the portfolio
Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to organization policy and discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers and negotiates refunds
Establish and maintain best-in-class procurement processes for new renewable projects, major maintenance projects, and technology improvements to exploit the advantages of the global supply base.
Acquires and maintains understanding of technology trends, energy market forces, cost trends and supplier technology road maps.
Partner with Engineering, Construction, and Development teams to implement the unified strategy defined by the Global Supply Chain team to deliver projects on-time and under budget.
Work with project teams and to define sourcing strategies - including the exploration of alternate sources of supply, the consolidation of requirements across AES businesses, alternative solutions or technologies, cost avoidance, inventory reduction, standardization, low cost country sourcing etc.
Collaborate with project teams to define cost reduction roadmaps to meet the target on each individual project, applying specific sourcing optimization initiatives
Foster collaborative partnerships, internally and externally, to ensure achievement of Strategic Sourcing goals as well as those of the Company.


Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing, Legal, Business Administration or Engineering and studies in Renewable Energy, or technical field from accredited entity
7+ years of experience in Supply Chain/Procurement/Sourcing in Renewable Energy Market (primary Solar, Wind and/or Energy Storage and Hydro as a plus)  2+ years managing a team.
Strong negotiations skills with extensive contract negotiation experience  Financial knowledge for cash-flow evaluation in 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 for mutual benefit  Knowledge and experience with sourcing/procuring power plant/utility equipment, services and construction
Experience in developing “Total Cost of Ownership” and other business models  Solid computer skills including MS Access
Experience in supplier qualification and supplier development
Knowledge of SAP MM module (desirable)  Knowledge of SAP Ariba (desirable)

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $176,000 and $229,500/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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