Sourcing Agent (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Westwood, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for driving procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process, and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment, and services for medium dollar/complexity requirements. The role serves as a representative for the group, ensuring compliance with established procurement policies, processes, and controls. Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles, requiring employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor. Eligibility and guidelines are subject to change based on managerial discretion and work performance. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Requirements

Requires basic knowledge of procurement / sourcing, supply market trends and supplier economics.
Full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
Basic understanding of contract language terms and conditions as well as experience drafting contract agreements.
Must be able to analyze contracts, terms and conditions, and ramifications of contractual verbiage as it relates to the product, service, and supplier in question.
Solid understanding of business / financial principles.
Must possess the skills to interpret and analyze data to present and interpret outcomes.
Must be able to explain data to all end users and to identify sourcing opportunities from data.
Strong problem solving, decision making, and influencing skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize against time sensitive deadlines.
Proficient skill level with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience
Minimum of three (3) years related experience
Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing responsibilities for various commodities, both products and services, in operational procurement and sourcing.

Nice To Haves

Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Management certifications desirable

Responsibilities

Efficiently conducts Request for Proposals (RFPs), negotiates, and executes contracts independently, and supports internal business partners on assigned procurement activities.
Leads the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting process for medium value contracts/commodities.
Gathers and interprets market data to gain understanding of spend and facilitate data analytics to support spend portfolio.
Plans and implements a defined sourcing and contracting structure.
Develops sources of supply, establishes procurement schedules, and assists in supplier pre-qualification activities.
Produces and analyzes Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) scorecards.
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.
Updates, processes, and approves procurement records in a timely manner as directed.
Coordinates with end users and suppliers to provide visibility and communicate updates.
Supports coworkers and provides timely responses and guidance as it relates to the processing of their contracts/commodities.
Ensures tactical support tasks are completed in a timely manner and with accuracy.
Identifies and outlines medium complexity issues.
Able to engage small teams to present simple proposals and gain buy-in.
Utilizes tools and resources available, has moderate understanding of systems and processes, and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products.
Uses this knowledge and experience to effectively facilitate the sourcing & contracting processes.
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Work includes analyzing, planning, organizing, evaluating and documenting.
This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.