Senior Sourcing Agent; Hybrid

Position: Senior Sourcing Agent (Hybrid)

Senior Sourcing Agent (Hybrid)

Company: Eversource Energy

Location: Hybrid – primarily office; additional travel to MA/CT/NH as required.

Employment Type: Full‑time, Regular – 1 opening.

Role and Scope

Drive procurement sourcing strategies, manage bid processes, and negotiate purchases of materials, equipment, and services for medium to high complexity requirements. Serve as a technical expert and coach for less experienced colleagues.

Hybrid Status: First three months fully in office.

Essential Functions

• Tactical: Collaborate cross‑functionally through supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract implementation.
• Identify and implement best practices in all procurement processes.
• Provide expertise and advice on strategic approaches to business partners and colleagues, ensuring adherence to procurement policies and overall compliance.
• Improve supply‑base capabilities and key business processes; implement value‑added best practices in sourcing and contract management.
• Promote strategic and operational functions such as volume aggregation, standardization, and supplier base optimization.
• Conduct RFPs, negotiate, and execute high‑complexity contracts; support internal business partners and suppliers on assigned procurement activities.
• Coordinate with end users and suppliers for high‑level oversight and timely issue resolution.
• Lead complex sourcing projects, authoring, negotiating, and executing agreements that mitigate risk and drive value.
• Proactively seek opportunities for negotiated cost savings through strategic negotiations.
• Understand contracting practices and General Terms & Conditions (GTC).
• Establish and monitor contract and supplier performance, including KPI review for medium complexity categories.
• Produce and analyze Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) scorecards.
• Evaluate supplier agreements for significant contributions to supply chain sustainability.
• Update, process, and accurately approve procurement records; identify data issues and collaborate with business partners.

• Strategic: Build supportive internal and external relationships within Procurement and across functions.
• Consistently communicate effectively with various business groups, strategically positioning information to engage and influence decisions.
• Leverage deep knowledge of tools, systems, and processes to add value and drive change.

Technical Knowledge, Skills & Education

• Advanced sourcing and procurement best‑practice process knowledge.
• Expertise in category area and purchasing/inventory systems.
• Strong understanding of contract language and terms.
• Solid grasp of business and financial principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and influencing skills.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills at multiple organizational levels.
• Demonstrated project management, leadership, conflict management, and collaboration.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 5–8 years related experience, including strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier development.
• Experience with contract drafting, contract management, and supplier qualification/certification.
• Prior commodity and supplier relationship management experience.

Licenses & Certifications

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

Working Conditions

• Availability for emergency restoration assignments.
• Travel up to 25% between MA, CT, and NH.
• Office environment requiring standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, typing, and communication.
• May involve repetitive hand movements and occasional standing or bending.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships.
• Manage and develop people.
• Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead change and innovate.
• Communicate strategic vision.
• Create an engaged workforce.
• Focus on the customer.
• Take ownership and accountability.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $ – $. Eligible for potential incentive. Competitive total rewards program. Salary commensurate with experience.

Worker Type

Regular

Emergency Response

May be called for emergency restoration assignments outside normal responsibilities, hours, and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain – Utilities and Oil & Gas industries.

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