Senior Sourcing Agent, Gas & Building Services (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Agent supports procurement sourcing strategies and manages bid processes and negotiations for medium-dollar, complex purchases of materials, equipment, and services. The role supports Eversource’s strategic direction by promoting volume aggregation and standardization, optimizing the supplier base, developing cost-saving synergies, and identifying procurement best practices. This position supports procurement requests related to natural gas and facilities services and builds relationships within Procurement and across functions. It also serves as a role model, technical expert, and coach for less-experienced colleagues. The role advises client groups on sourcing and contract management approaches and compliance with relevant company and public-sector policies and procedures. It leads cross-functional sourcing activities from supplier evaluation and negotiation through contract implementation, and may be accountable for all aspects of the contract management lifecycle when serving as contract manager. The position collaborates with Legal on commercial terms and Statements of Work and works with stakeholders, end users, and suppliers to manage sourcing events, contracts, and supplier performance. This position follows a hybrid schedule when approved, with current guidelines requiring at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Employees must be able to work up to five days in the office when needed or if the policy changes. The role may also be assigned to assist during emergency restoration situations outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Five or more years of related experience.
Demonstrated strategic sourcing or procurement experience, including purchasing, negotiating and drafting contracts, contract management, supplier development, and supplier qualification or certification.
Advanced knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices and purchasing, 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 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 the ability to manage conflict and encourage collaboration.
Advanced MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work up to five days in the office when required, including for emergencies, training, other business needs, or policy changes.
Applicants requiring immigration-related visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Advise client groups on sourcing and contract management approaches and compliance with company and public-sector policies and procedures.
Lead cross-functional teams through supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation, and contract implementation.
Prepare Requests for Proposals, 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 support of longer-term business strategy.
Monitor supply-market trends and supplier economics.
Plan sourcing events with the business to manage contract end dates and enable transitions.
Manage contract administration, coordinate with end users and suppliers, and provide oversight and coordination with the business.
Consult with the business to resolve contract disputes.
Manage all aspects of the contract-management lifecycle when serving as contract manager.
Negotiate and execute medium-dollar, complex contracts.
Collaborate with Legal to review commercial terms and ensure contracts properly define requirements in Statements of Work.
Develop and qualify supply, equipment, and service sources, conducting site visits to current and prospective suppliers as needed.
Proactively identify supply and quality problems and lead development of corrective actions for Procurement’s internal partners.
Support procurement requests related to natural gas and facilities services.
Coach colleagues with less experience and build supportive internal and external relationships.