Natural Gas Contract Developing Manager
Natural Gas Contract Development Manager
Location: Springfield, MO
Position Overview
A leading power generation organization is seeking a Natural Gas Contract Development Manager to lead commercial contracting efforts and fuel procurement strategies supporting a diverse energy portfolio. This role will focus heavily on natural gas supply and transportation agreements while driving long-term fuel security, cost optimization, and strategic market positioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute natural gas procurement and contracting strategies to support existing and future generation assets.
- Lead negotiations for fuel supply, transportation, storage, and energy-related commercial agreements.
- Manage relationships with fuel suppliers, pipelines, transportation providers, and other key market participants.
- Monitor natural gas market trends and identify opportunities to improve fuel reliability and reduce costs.
- Support energy portfolio management through financial, commercial, and market analysis.
- Oversee transportation and logistics contracts, including pipeline capacity agreements and fuel delivery arrangements.
- Evaluate commercial risks and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
- Collaborate with operations, generation, energy trading, and development teams to align fuel strategies with business objectives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Energy Management, or a related discipline.
- Experience in natural gas markets, fuel procurement, commodity contracting, energy trading, or power generation.
- Strong understanding of natural gas supply chains, pipeline transportation, and energy market fundamentals.
- Demonstrated success negotiating complex commercial agreements.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and strategic planning capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with power generation fuel supply agreements.
- Knowledge of wholesale power markets, renewable energy contracts, or transmission infrastructure.
- Familiarity with fuel scheduling, transportation logistics, and portfolio optimization.
- Experience supporting major capital projects or generation development initiatives.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate brings a strong commercial background within energy markets and a proven ability to structure and negotiate complex natural gas agreements. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring reliable fuel supply, mitigating commercial risk, and supporting the long-term growth strategy of the organization.
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