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About the Role

This position drives procurement sourcing strategies, manages the bid process, and negotiates the purchase of materials, equipment, and services for medium dollar/complexity purchases. The Sourcing Agent supports the company’s strategic direction and assists with building an organization that will expertly execute procurement control processes. This role promotes strategic and operational functions of company-wide volume aggregation and standardization, supplier base optimization, and assists with the development of cost-saving synergies across all functions. Sourcing agents assist in identifying and implementing best practices in all procurement processes. This position builds supportive internal and external relationships within Procurement and across functions. This position will support the procurement requests related to natural gas and facilities services.

Responsibilities

Serves as a trusted advisor to client groups, providing expertise and advice on new approaches to sourcing and contract management, as well as guidance on compliance with relevant company and public sector policies and procedures.
Drives cross-functional teams through all stages of the sourcing process: supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation and contract implementation.
Executes sourcing activities by working with stakeholders to prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs), review bids, and negotiate with suppliers for indirect spend categories as assigned.
Seeks to improve capabilities of the supply base and/or key business processes, implementing best practices in sourcing and contract management.
Engages the client to define, analyze and prioritize requirements with a view to the longer term business strategy.
Stays abreast of supply market trends and supplier economics.
Plans sourcing events with business to manage contract end dates and allow for transition.
Manages contract administration, coordinates with end users and suppliers, and provides oversight and co-ordination with the business.
Provides consultation services to the business to resolve contract disputes.
Negotiates and executes medium dollar / complex contracts.
Collaborates with Legal to review commercial terms and ensure contracts properly define requirements in Statements of Work (SOW’s).
Ensures development and qualification of sources to support purchases of supplies, equipment and services, conducting site visits to current and prospective suppliers as required.
Identifies supply and quality problems proactively and leads the development of corrective actions to the benefit of Procurement's internal partners.
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

Requirements

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.
Great 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.
Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Three (3) Plus 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 desired.

Skills

Sourcing
Procurement
Negotiation
Contract Management
Supplier Development
Supplier Qualification
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Regular

Experience Level

3+ years related experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required
MBA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$94,390.00-$104,880.00

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 providing reliable energy and water services.
Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles.
Eligibility for hybrid schedules 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.

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.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor.