Senior Sourcing Strategist - Hybrid

NSTAR, now Eversource Energy- Follow our new company page, Eversource Energy; Berlin (NH); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy seeks a Senior Sourcing Agent on a hybrid schedule to manage procurement sourcing strategies, bid processes, and supplier negotiations for medium to high‑dollar requirements. The role supports strategic direction and mentors teams across procurement.

Location options include Berlin CT, Westwood MA, and Manchester NH. Required are 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation, and contract management skills.

Qualifications

• Requires advanced sourcing and procurement best practice process knowledge.
• Strong 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.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with colleagues to drive cross‑functional teams through all stages of the sourcing process: supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation and contract implementation.
• Assists in identifying and implementing best practices in all procurement processes.
• Provides expertise and advice on strategic approaches to business partners and colleagues in support of adherence to all procurement policies and procedures.
• Seeks to improve capabilities of the supply base and/or key business processes; implements value‑added best practices in sourcing and contract management.
• Promotes strategic and operational functions such as volume aggregation/ standardization and supplier base optimization.
• Coordinates with end users and suppliers to provide high‑level oversight and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Leads complex sourcing projects effectively, utilizing novel and strategic approaches to author, negotiate, and execute agreements that mitigate risk and drive value for the company.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytics

Project management

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eversource Energy seeks a Senior Sourcing Agent on a hybrid schedule to manage procurement sourcing strategies, bid processes, and supplier negotiations for medium to high‑dollar requirements. The role supports strategic direction and mentors teams across procurement.

Location options include Berlin CT, Westwood MA, and Manchester NH. Required are 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation, and contract management skills.