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About the Role

This role is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing category management plans for assigned categories, focusing on procurement spend with medium to high complexity. The Category Lead will act as a trusted advisor, developing strategic sourcing strategies, managing bids, and negotiating purchases for large and complex acquisitions, while also serving as a change agent within the organization.

Responsibilities

Drive total cost of ownership improvements, including supplier performance and supply base development.
Develop tools and techniques for market profiling, benchmarking, risk assessment, and trend analysis.
Serve as a trusted advisor to client groups, providing expertise on category strategy, sourcing, and supplier/contract management.
Lead cross-organizational teams to develop and implement strategies.
Develop and manage supplier and stakeholder relationships for assigned categories.
Develop and manage supplier relationship management plans and lead negotiations with suppliers.
Produce and analyze SRM scorecards, monitor contract and supplier performance, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Execute multi-year category strategies and annual procurement plans aligned with business objectives.
Make recommendations on business process changes to improve go-to-market strategies and sourcing approaches.
Develop and manage project plans for strategy execution and benefit realization.
Adhere to all procurement policies and procedures and support audit requests.
Write and present business plans, briefs, and category management plans.
Negotiate and execute large to very large dollar / complex contracts.

Requirements

Expertise in the category area, with a proven ability to develop and articulate category strategies.
Full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
Strong understanding of contract language, terms, and conditions.
Solid understanding of business and financial principles.
Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, and negotiating skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex and/or critical internal and external relationships requiring diplomacy and political savvy.
Advanced program and project management skills and techniques.
Expert analytical skills.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to respond to emergency situations and potentially be assigned to an Emergency Restoration assignment.
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Skills

Category Management
Strategic Sourcing
Negotiation
Supplier Relationship Management
Market Analysis
Risk Assessment
Project Management
MS Office Suite

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Regular

Experience Level

5+ years related experience
Supervisory experience preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
MBA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$132,170.00-$146,860.00

Benefits

Competitive total rewards program
Overview of benefits programs available on careers site
Eligible for a potential incentive

About the Company

Eversource Energy is committed to supporting work-life balance through hybrid schedules for eligible roles.
Eversource Energy is a VEVRA Federal Contractor.

Equal Opportunity

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.