Aes Global Sourcing
Current- Power Industry category management of large value, highly complex /engineered projects, equipment, and associated services exploiting the advantages of the global supply base for Gas, Hydro, Coal and Solar technology in Latin America, US, Europe and Asia.- Development of project specific sourcing strategies including the exploration of alternate sources of supply, alternative solutions or technologies, cost avoidance, inventory reduction, standardization, low-cost country sourcing, etc.- Leadership and strategy for complex contracts ensuring compliance with internal policies.- Hydrogen projects involvement.- Supplier and Internal Stakeholders Trusted Relationship Management.- Category planning supply requirements and assurance of scope and technical specifications.- Over $1B+ USD of successful complex contract negotiations with major power OEMs and EPC contractors, including multiyear agreements and multiple projects negotiations simultaneously.- Management of annual spend of approximately $1B+ USD for materials and services.- Internal stakeholders’ management for comprehensive scopes, specifications, and contract negotiation involvement (Engineering, Operations, Finance, Tax, Legal, Insurance, etc.).- Successful governance with policies and guidelines including Purchase Orders compliance. - Savings tracking against budget.- Travel as needed for on site contract negotiations and supplier visits.
