Jobs · Purchasing · Connecticut

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.

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