Senior Sourcing Strategist: Procurement & Contracts

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Sourcing Agent to drive procurement strategies for medium-dollar purchases and complex contracts. You will manage bid processes, negotiate terms, and build supplier relationships to optimize the procurement portfolio.

The role supports natural gas and facilities services, requires five-plus years in strategic sourcing, and offers a hybrid work model with competitive total rewards. Salary ranges align with market and internal incentives.

Qualifications

• Five (5) plus years of related experience in strategic sourcing/procurement.
• Experience in purchasing, negotiating/drafting contracts, contract management, supplier development and supplier qualification/certification.
• Prior experience with commodity and supplier relationship management desired.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor to client groups on sourcing and contract management and compliance.
• Drives cross-functional teams through all stages of the sourcing process: supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract implementation.
• Executes sourcing activities with stakeholders to prepare RFPs, review bids, and negotiate with suppliers for indirect spend categories.
• Implements best practices to improve supply base capabilities and procurement processes.
• Defines and analyzes requirements with client inputs to align with long-term business strategy.
• Stays informed on supply market trends and supplier economics.
• Plans sourcing events with the business to manage contract end dates and transitions.
• Manages contract administration and provides oversight with end users and suppliers.
• Negotiates and executes medium-dollar/complex contracts and reviews terms with Legal for SOWs.
• Ensures sources are qualified to support purchases and conducts supplier site visits as needed.
• Identifies supply and quality issues and leads corrective actions.

Skills

Sourcing knowledge

Procurement knowledge

Category management

Inventory systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Eversource Energy is seeking a Senior Sourcing Agent to drive procurement strategies for medium-dollar purchases and complex contracts. You will manage bid processes, negotiate terms, and build supplier relationships to optimize the procurement portfolio.

The role supports natural gas and facilities services, requires five-plus years in strategic sourcing, and offers a hybrid work model with competitive total rewards. Salary ranges align with market and internal incentives.