Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead — Hybrid

Eversource; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy, headquartered in Connecticut, seeks a senior procurement professional to drive sourcing strategies and manage high-dollar contracts. The role supports Gas & Building Services procurement, requiring collaboration across functions and strong negotiation skills.

The successful candidate will lead complex sourcing projects, develop cost-saving initiatives, and ensure adherence to procurement policies while operating in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years in strategic sourcing/procurement.
• Experience negotiating and drafting contracts.
• CPM/Six Sigma/Lean/PMP desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams through supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract implementation.
• Conduct RFPs, negotiate high-complexity contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Monitor contract performance with KPIs and SRM scorecards.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize supplier base.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract language

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eversource Energy, headquartered in Connecticut, seeks a senior procurement professional to drive sourcing strategies and manage high-dollar contracts. The role supports Gas & Building Services procurement, requiring collaboration across functions and strong negotiation skills.

The successful candidate will lead complex sourcing projects, develop cost-saving initiatives, and ensure adherence to procurement policies while operating in a hybrid work environment.