Manager Procurement, Gas & Building Services; Hybrid

Position: Manager Procurement, Gas & Building Services (Hybrid Schedule)
Eversource will not offer immigration related sponsorship for this position  e g , H 1B, O 1, J 1, TN, E 3, etc     Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered

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

Responsible for leading the strategic sourcing teams for our gas and building services areas   This position supports the company's strategic direction and assists with leading/building an organization that will expertly execute procurement processes

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* Essential Functions:

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* + Champions strategic sourcing practices throughout the company
+ Building strategic working relationships with key internal and external partners
+ Develops, implements policy/procedures/system requirements for materials, supplies, equipment, services and major projects to achieve lowest total cost of ownership as well as mitigate risk for the corporation by establishing strategic sourcing teams
+ Reviews buyer analysis of market conditions and system requirements and determines timing of major procurement actions in consultation with internal requesters
+ Advises the user of Procurement tools  Ariba, Maximo, Oracle  and opportunities in the markets for their business
+ Manages and reviews strategic sourcing events, bidding and contract award process follow corporate policies and procedures and are in alignment with strategic sourcing practices
+ Provides direction for the performance of supplier evaluations
+ Oversees the preparation of reports on procurement activities, including purchase orders, purchase contract negotiations, price quotations, vendor catalogs, aging of material requests, cost savings and avoidances reports, supplier engagement spend and vendor performance
+ Assures the maintenance of procurement general files/documentation comply with corporate policies and procedures
+ Approves purchase orders, invoices, and other commercial procurement documents as appropriate
+ Coordinates and manages the investigation of and reporting on the satisfactory settlement of complaints with respect to the purchase of materials and supplies, services, and equipment
+ Develops, evaluates and makes recommendations for changes in or additions to, existing policies, practices, technology enhancements, and procedures   Assures compliance with such standards
+ Recommends and oversees the training programs for procurement personnel to develop and enhance job skills and stimulate career growth opportunities   Provides routine feedback to employees on performance
+ Conducts benchmarking in an effort to continuously improve performance
+ Drives supplier engagement program  minority and woman owned ; use of sustainable environmentally preferred products; and adherence to Eversource's safety standards in the areas serviced

** Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/

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** Knowledge:*
* + Thorough knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code
+ Thorough knowledge of latest supply chain/procurement techniques
+ Knowledge about gas or electric distribution commodities, services, markets and related industry/company specific standards, general business and technology oriented  hardware, software, telecommunications  services commodities, services, and markets, major construction projects as well as engineering specification development, contract strategy, compliance auditing, risks and insurance matters, and contract wording to support requirements

** Other Preferred Knowledge:*
* + Utility industry knowledge strongly preferred
+ Knowledge of sourcing for civil construction and/or facilities construction
+ Process improvement methods  e g , Six Sigma

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* Skills:

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* + Leadership and organizational development
+ Strategic Sourcing
+ Advanced negotiation
+ Ability to effectively lead, manage and develop an engaged workforce
+ Extensive resourcefulness to anticipate, define and direct solutions to complex procurement issues
+ Extensive analytical skills including the ability to draw sound conclusions and act decisively
+ Ability to think and act strategically in a fast paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities
+ Strong team membership as well as team building skills
+ Strong customer focus
+ Spoken and written communication skills
+ Ability to institute, where applicable, current best practices in management
+ Ability and…