Senior Sourcing Agent (Hybrid Schedule)

About the role

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.

Responsibilities

• Drives the procurement sourcing strategies, manages the bid process, and negotiates the purchase of materials, equipment, and services for medium to high dollar/complexity requirements.
• Serves as a role model, technical expert, and coach for colleagues with less experience.
• Collaborates with colleagues to drive cross-functional teams through all stages of the sourcing process: supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation and contract implementation.
• Assists in identifying and implementing best practices in all procurement processes.
• Provides expertise and advice on strategic approaches to business partners and colleagues in support of adherence to all procurement policies and procedures and to ensure overall compliance.
• Seeks to improve capabilities of the supply base and/or key business processes; implements value-added best practices in sourcing and contract management.
• Promotes strategic and operational functions such as volume aggregation/standardization and supplier base optimization.
• Conducts Request for Proposal (RFPs), negotiates, and executes high complexity contracts; and supports internal business partners and suppliers on assigned procurement activities.
• Covers end users and suppliers to provide high-level oversight and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Leads complex sourcing projects effectively, utilizing novel and strategic approaches to author, negotiate, and execute agreements that mitigate risk and drive value for the company.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to obtain negotiated and cost savings through strategic negotiations and engaging in discussions with suppliers on value-added approaches.
• Has a full understanding of contracting practices and General Terms and Conditions (GTC).
• Establishes and monitors contract and supplier performance including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for medium complexity categories; and reviews with business groups and uses the data to improve future performance and strategy development.
• Produces and analyzes Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) scorecards.
• Routinely evaluates supplier agreements for significant contributions to supply chain sustainability.
• Updates, processes, and accurately approves procurement records as directed, identifies issues with the data and works with business partners to develop their understanding.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years related experience.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing / procurement experience to include purchasing, negotiating/drafting contracts, contract management, supplier development and supplier qualification/certification. Prior experience with commodity and supplier relationship management.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Requires advanced sourcing and procurement best practice process knowledge, purchasing knowledge, including expertise in the category area and full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
• Strong understanding of contract language terms and conditions.
• Solid understanding of business/financial principles.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and influencing skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to present to different organizational levels.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, including the ability to manage conflict and encourage collaboration.

Skills

• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Requires advanced sourcing and procurement best practice process knowledge, purchasing knowledge, including expertise in the category area and full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
• Strong understanding of contract language terms and conditions.
• Solid understanding of business/financial principles.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and influencing skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to present to different organizational levels.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, including the ability to manage conflict and encourage collaboration.

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: $111,050.00-$123,390.00

Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.