Hybrid Gas & Building Services Procurement Leader

NSTAR, now Eversource Energy- Follow our new company page, Eversource Energy; Berlin (NH); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Procurement Category Lead for Gas & Building Services with a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on leading category Management plans, strategic sourcing, and supplier negotiations for large, complex purchases in Berlin, CT and Manchester, NH.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience, with MBA preferred. The position includes a competitive salary range and a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration across internal teams and adherence to

Qualifications

• Expert in developing category strategies and plans.
• Understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
• Strong understanding of contract language terms and conditions.
• Solid understanding of business and financial principles.
• Advanced problem solving, decision making, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex relationships requiring diplomacy.
• Advanced program and project management skills.
• Expert analytical & MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive total cost of ownership improvements and develop the supplier base.
• Profile market, risks, competition, trends to maximize value.
• Trusted advisor to client groups on category strategy and sourcing.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement category strategies.
• Develop and manage supplier relationship plans.
• Negotiate and execute large complex contracts.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and audits.
• Present business plans and category management documents to stakeholders.

Skills

Category strategy

Purchasing systems

Contract terms

Financial principles

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking a Procurement Category Lead for Gas & Building Services with a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on leading category Management plans, strategic sourcing, and supplier negotiations for large, complex purchases in Berlin, CT and Manchester, NH.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience, with MBA preferred. The position includes a competitive salary range and a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration across internal teams and adherence to