Senior Sourcing Agent, Gas & Building Services (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Sourcing Agent to drive procurement strategies for medium-dollar, complex purchases. You will lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract implementations, coordinating with stakeholders across the company.

The role emphasizes building a optimized supplier base, applying best practices, and guiding sourcing events. Strong negotiation and leadership skills are essential in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced sourcing and procurement process knowledge.
• Strong negotiation and contract-management skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and influencing across levels.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsabilités

• Acts as trusted advisor to client groups on sourcing and contract management and compliance.
• Leads cross-functional teams through sourcing stages: evaluation, negotiation, contract implementation.
• Prepares RFPs, reviews bids, and negotiates with suppliers for indirect spend.
• Improves supply base capabilities and implements best sourcing practices.
• Defines and prioritizes requirements with a view to long-term strategy.
• Stays updated on supply market trends and supplier economics.
• Plans sourcing events to manage contract end dates and transitions.
• Manages contract administration and coordination with end users and suppliers.
• Provides consultation to resolve contract disputes and oversees lifecycle management.
• Negotiates and executes medium-dollar/complex contracts.
• Collaborates with Legal on terms and Statements of Work.
• Ensures development of sources to support purchases; conducts supplier visits as needed.
• Identifies supply and quality issues and leads corrective actions.

Connaissances

Sourcing knowledge

Procurement

Contract language

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

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.

This position is responsible for driving the procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process, and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment, and services for medium dollar/complexity purchases. The Senior Sourcing Agent supports the company's strategic direction and assists with building an organization that will expertly execute procurement control processes. This position will promote strategic and operational functions of the company-wide volume aggregation and standardization, supplier base optimization, and assist with the development of cost-saving synergies across all functions.

Senior sourcing agents assist in identifying and implementing best practices in all procurement processes. This position builds supportive internal and external relationships within Procurement and across functions. Serves as a role model, technical expert, and coach for colleagues with less experience.

This position will support the procurement requests related to our natural gas and facilities services.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a trusted advisor to client groups - providing expertise and advice on new approaches to sourcing and contract management as well as guidance on compliance with relevant company and public sector policies and procedures.
• Drives cross-functional teams through all stages of the sourcing process: supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation and contract implementation.
• Executes sourcing activities by working with stakeholders to prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs), review bids, and negotiate with suppliers for indirect spend categories as assigned.
• Seeks to improve capabilities of the supply base and/or key business processes - implements best practices in sourcing and contract management.
• Engages the client to define, analyze and prioritize requirements with a view to the longer term business strategy.
• Stays abreast of supply market trends, supplier economics.
• Plans sourcing events with business to manage contract end dates and allow for transition.
• Manages contract administration, coordinates with end users and suppliers, and provides oversight and co-ordination with the business.
• Provides consultation services to the business to resolve contract disputes. When acting in the contract manager role for a contract, will be accountable for all aspects of the contract management lifecycle.
• Negotiates and executes medium dollar / complex contracts.
• Collaborates with Legal to review commercial terms and ensure contracts properly define requirements in Statements of Work (SOW's).
• Ensures development and qualification of sources to support purchases of supplies, equipment and services, conducting site visits to current and prospective suppliers as required.
• Identifies supply and quality problems proactively and lead the development of corrective actions to the benefit of Procurement's internal partners.

Qualifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill:

• Requires advanced sourcing and procurement best practice process knowledge, purchasing knowledge, including expertise in the category area and full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
• Great understanding of contract language terms and conditions. Solid understanding of business/ financial principles.Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and influencing skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education:

• Bachelor's degree is required
• MBA preferred

Experience :

• Five (5) Plus years related experience.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing / procurement experience to include purchasing, negotiating/drafting contracts, contract management, supplier development and supplier qualification/certification.
• Prior experience with commodity and supplier relationship management desired.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean,