Agent (Hybrid Schedule)
Eversource Energy · Berlin, CT · 1 wk ago
Purchasing$80k–$88k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Agent (Hybrid Schedule) position at Eversource is responsible for a variety of tactical activities and assisting with the procurement sourcing strategies, bid processes, and negotiations for low dollar/complexity sourcing projects.
Responsibilities
- Updates, processes, and approves procurement records in a timely manner as directed.
- Provides administrative and data collection support for RFPs, pricing analysis, contract workspaces, new vendor setup, PO (purchase order) & Contract revisions, data analytics, etc.
- Provides transactional support to more senior agents to assist with strategic and category driven procurements.
- Affords assistance with and manages PO and Contract Workspace life cycles.
- Aids in production and data analysis to support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) scorecards.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of corporate goals and actively assists senior agents with generating/recording cost savings, improving/reporting Tier II spend, and identifying sustainability opportunities within supply base.
- Sources and negotiates small value contracts/commodities under the direction of Sourcing Agents and Senior Sourcing Agents.
- Develops sources of supply, establishes procurement schedules, and assists in supplier pre-qualification activities.
- Identifies, outlines, and gains engagement from other groups and provides proposed solutions, which can be presented to the appropriate groups for approval.
- Supports and executes on the implementation of low complexity solutions and identifies opportunities for process improvements as a result of systemic issues.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of business and financial principles.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with MS Office.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Zero to three years related experience.
Qualifications
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Skills
- Basic knowledge of business and financial principles.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with MS Office.
Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $79,590.00 - $88,430.00.
Schedule
This role is offered on a hybrid schedule.