Sourcing Agent, Gas & Building Services (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy•Berlin, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Agent, Gas & Building Services, 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 control processes, including volume aggregation and standardization, supplier-base optimization, and development of cost-saving synergies. It also identifies and implements procurement best practices and builds relationships across Procurement and other functions. This position supports procurement requests related to natural gas and facilities services. The position provides sourcing and contract-management expertise to client groups, leads cross-functional sourcing activities, and manages contracts through their lifecycle. It works with stakeholders, suppliers, and Legal to prepare and evaluate bids, negotiate terms, implement contracts, resolve disputes, and address supply and quality issues. The position is hybrid under current guidelines, with at least three days per week in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 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, and location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three or more 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, expertise in the category area, and a 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.
Must be able to work up to five days in the office when required by business needs or policy changes.
Applicants requiring immigration-related sponsorship to start employment 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, 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.
Engage clients to define, analyze, and prioritize requirements in view of longer-term business strategy.
Monitor supply-market trends and supplier economics.
Plan sourcing events with the business to manage contract end dates and support transitions.
Administer contracts, coordinate with end users and suppliers, and provide business oversight and coordination.
Consult with the business to resolve contract disputes and, when assigned as contract manager, manage all aspects of the contract-management lifecycle.
Negotiate and execute medium-dollar and complex contracts.
Collaborate with Legal to review commercial terms and ensure contracts accurately define requirements in Statements of Work.
Develop and qualify sources for supplies, equipment, and services, including conducting supplier site visits as required.
Proactively identify supply and quality problems and lead development of corrective actions for Procurement’s internal partners.
Respond to emergency situations as assigned, potentially outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location.