Fuel Contracts Originator Associated Electric Cooperative : Missouri Category: Business

Shape the future of energy portfolio management! As a Fuel Contracts Originator
, you'll lead contract negotiations and contracting strategies with a strong focus on natural gas markets. You'll play a key role in securing long‑term fuel supply, optimizing costs, and collaborating across teams to support our energy portfolio.

• Develop and execute natural gas contracting strategies for long‑term supply and transportation agreements to new and existing generation resources.
• Negotiate and manage structured fuel and supply contracts for power, gas, coal, and renewables.
• Assess market trends and commercial opportunities to ensure cost‑effective, reliable energy and fuel supply solutions.
• Oversee pipeline and rail transportation, railcar lease agreements and wind forecasting services.
• Provide expert analysis to support key decision‑making in portfolio management.

• Typically, 8-15 yearsof experience in natural gas markets, fuel contracting (natural gas, coal), or power supply contracts, though strong candidates with 3 to 5 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas supply chains, transportation agreements, and pipeline tariffs.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, counter party relationship management, and cost optimization.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, drive strategic initiatives, and develop executive‑level decision support materials.

• Experience with drafting contract language for wholesale power agreements, coal supply, or rail transportation.
• Familiarity with natural gas scheduling, power generation development, and transmission interconnection.

This is your opportunity to lead energy strategy, make an impact, and shape the future of energy portfolio management.