Sourcing Agent; Hybrid

Position: Sourcing Agent (Hybrid)
Location: East Berlin

Eversource will not offer immigration related sponsorship for this position   Applicants who require immigration sponsorship-either now or in the future-should not apply   This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation  e g , H 1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J 1, O 1, etc   

Eversource supports work life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles  Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics  Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs  These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change,  based on managerial discretion and work performance  All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed  for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs  or should the policy change

Role and Scope of Position:

Responsible for driving procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment and services for medium dollar/complexity requirements   This position serves as a representative for the group and ensures compliance to established procurement policies, processes, and controls

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* Essential Functions:

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* _Tactical_

+ 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
+ Has a working understanding of contracting practices and General Terms and Conditions  GTC  
+ Gathers and interprets market data to gain understanding of spend and facilitate data analytics to support spend portfolio
+ Strategically plans and implements a defined sourcing and contracting structure
+ Proven experience within cost savings, sustainability, and various spend concepts and priorities
+ Serves as a subject matter expert in managing moderately complex situations and/or larger sets of data
+ Develops sources of supply, establish 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

_Strategic_

+ Communication   Identifies and outlines medium complexity issues  Able to engage small teams to present simple proposals and gain buy in
+ Knowledge/Experience   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

** Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/

Licenses/Certifications:

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* _Technical Knowledge/Skill:_

+ 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…