Senior Sourcing Agent , Procurement - Materials & Equipment (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Agent, Procurement - Materials & Equipment, drives procurement sourcing strategies, manages bid processes, and negotiates purchases of materials, equipment, and services for medium-dollar and complex purchases. The role supports the company’s strategic direction and procurement controls, including volume aggregation and standardization, supplier-base optimization, and cost-saving synergies across functions. The Senior Sourcing Agent identifies and implements procurement best practices, builds internal and external relationships, and serves as a role model, technical expert, and coach to less-experienced colleagues. The position advises client groups on sourcing, contract management, and compliance with company and public-sector policies. It leads cross-functional sourcing processes from supplier evaluation and negotiation through contract implementation, and works with stakeholders on RFPs, bid reviews, and supplier negotiations for assigned indirect-spend categories. The role also supports supplier and business-process capability improvement, requirement prioritization, market and supplier trend analysis, sourcing-event planning, and contract administration. As contract manager, the agent is accountable for the contract-management lifecycle, including dispute resolution, negotiation and execution of medium-dollar or complex contracts, and coordination with Legal on commercial terms and Statements of Work. The role also qualifies suppliers, conducts site visits as needed, and addresses supply and quality problems through corrective actions. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with at least three days per week in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The third office day is set with the supervisor based on department needs. Employees must be able to work up to five days in the office when needed or if policy changes. Emergency response assignments may require work outside normal responsibilities, hours, or location. Eversource does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
More than five years of related experience.
Demonstrated strategic sourcing or procurement experience, including purchasing, negotiating or drafting contracts, contract management, supplier development, and supplier qualification or certification.
Advanced sourcing and procurement best-practice knowledge, purchasing knowledge, category expertise, and full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
Strong understanding of contract language, terms, and conditions.
Solid understanding of business and financial principles.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and influencing skills.
Effective negotiation skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present to different organizational levels.
Demonstrated project-management and leadership skills, including managing conflict and encouraging collaboration.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work at least three days per week in the office and up to five days in the office when required.
Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to begin employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Prior experience with commodity and supplier relationship management.
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean, Process Management, or Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

Advise client groups on sourcing and contract-management approaches and compliance with relevant company and public-sector policies and procedures.
Lead cross-functional teams through supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation, and contract implementation.
Prepare RFPs, review bids, and negotiate with suppliers for assigned indirect-spend categories.
Improve supply-base capabilities and business processes by implementing sourcing and contract-management best practices.
Work with clients to define, analyze, and prioritize requirements in alignment with longer-term business strategy.
Monitor supply-market trends and supplier economics.
Plan sourcing events with the business to manage contract end dates and transitions.
Manage contract administration and coordinate with end users, suppliers, and the business.
Consult with the business to resolve contract disputes.
Manage all aspects of the contract-management lifecycle when assigned as contract manager.
Negotiate and execute medium-dollar or complex contracts.
Collaborate with Legal to review commercial terms and ensure contracts define requirements in Statements of Work.
Develop and qualify sources for supplies, equipment, and services, conducting supplier site visits as needed.
Identify supply and quality problems proactively and lead corrective-action development.
Promote volume aggregation and standardization, supplier-base optimization, and cost-saving synergies.
Serve as a technical expert, role model, and coach for colleagues with less experience.