Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

Eversource; United States; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Procurement professional responsible for driving sourcing strategies, managing bids, and negotiating high-value contracts for medium to high-dollar requirements. The role acts as a SME, coaching colleagues and aligning procurement activities with company strategy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation, and a deep understanding of purchasing systems, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related work experience.
• Five (5) plus years related experience in sourcing/procurement.
• Experience including purchasing, negotiating/drafting contracts, contract management, supplier development/qualification.
• Certifications such as C.P.M., Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Mgmt are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive cross-functional sourcing through all stages of the process, including supplier evaluation, negotiation and contract implementation.
• Identify and implement best practices across procurement processes.
• Provide guidance on strategic approaches to business partners while ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
• Improve supplier capability and drive value through sourcing and contract management.
• Promote activities like volume aggregation and supplier base optimization.
• Lead RFPs, negotiate, and execute high-complexity contracts; support internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Skills

Advanced sourcing

Procurement knowledge

Contract language terms

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office

Communication

Influencing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eversource is seeking a Procurement professional responsible for driving sourcing strategies, managing bids, and negotiating high-value contracts for medium to high-dollar requirements. The role acts as a SME, coaching colleagues and aligning procurement activities with company strategy.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in strategic sourcing, strong negotiation, and a deep understanding of purchasing systems, with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Hybrid work options apply.