Sourcing Agent (Hybrid Schedule)

Eversource Energy; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy is seeking a procurement professional to drive sourcing strategies, manage RFPs, and negotiate contracts for medium‑value spend. The role focuses on cost savings, supplier performance, and cross‑functional collaboration across regions.

Responsibilities include leading contracting activities, developing sourcing structures, and delivering analytics to support spend decisions. Hybrid office work with potential travel and emergency restoration coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in strategic sourcing.
• Experience leading RFPs, negotiations, and contracting for medium value contracts.
• Ability to analyze data, interpret market trends, and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 and purchasing systems required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work emergency restoration assignments.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFPs, negotiate, and execute contracts independently for medium value categories.
• Manage sourcing, negotiation, and contracting processes and supplier qualification activities.
• Develop and monitor procurement schedules, contract terms, and KPI dashboards.
• Produce SRM scorecards and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with end users and suppliers to provide updates and drive cost savings.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Data analytics

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Supplier relations

Market analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Purchasing systems

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Role and Scope of Position

Responsible for driving procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment and services for medium dollar/complexity requirements. This position serves as a representative for the group and ensures compliance to established procurement policies, processes, and controls.

Essential Functions

Tactical

• Efficiently conducts Request for Proposals (RFPs), negotiates, and executes contracts independently, and supports internal business partners on assigned procurement activities.
• Leads the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting process for medium value contracts/commodities.
• Has a working understanding of contracting practices and General Terms and Conditions (GTC).
• Gathers and interprets market data to gain understanding of spend and facilitate data analytics to support spend portfolio.
• Strategically plans and implements a defined sourcing and contracting structure.
• Proven experience within cost savings, sustainability, and various spend concepts and priorities.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in managing moderately complex situations and/or larger sets of data.
• Develops sources of supply, establish procurement schedules, and assists in supplier pre-qualification activities.
• Produces and analyzes Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) scorecards.
• Establishes and monitors contract and supplier performance including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for medium complexity categories; and reviews with business groups and uses the data to improve future performance and strategy development.
• Updates, processes, and approves procurement records in a timely manner as directed.
• Coordinates with end users and suppliers to provide visibility and communicate updates.
• Supports coworkers and provides timely responses and guidance as it relates to the processing of their contracts/commodities. Ensures tactical support tasks are completed in a timely manner and with accuracy.

Strategic

• Communication - Identifies and outlines medium complexity issues. Able to engage small teams to present simple proposals and gain buy-in.
• Knowledge/Experience - Utilizes tools and resources available, has moderate understanding of systems and processes, and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products. Uses this knowledge and experience to effectively facilitate the sourcing & contracting processes.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications

Technical Knowledge/Skill

• Requires basic knowledge of procurement / sourcing, supply market trends and supplier economics.
• Full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
• Basic understanding of contract language terms and conditions as well as experience drafting contract agreements.
• Must be able to analyze contracts, terms and conditions, and ramifications of contractual verbiage as it relates to the product, service, and supplier in question.
• Solid understanding of business / financial principles.
• Must possess the skills to interpret and analyze data to present and interpret outcomes.
• Must be able to explain data to all end users and to identify sourcing opportunities from data.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and influencing skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize against time sensitive deadlines.
• Proficient skill level with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years related experience
• Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing responsibilities for various commodities, both products and services, in operational procurement and sourcing

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Management certifications desirable

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, writing, typing and communicating. Up to 25% travel.
• Repetitive movement of hands and fingers through typing and writing. Reaching with hands and arms. Occasional standing, walking, stooping or bending.

Mental Aspects

• Work includes analyzing, planning, organizing, evaluating and documenting. This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results.

Competencies

• Build trusting relationships
• Manage and develop people
• Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead change
• Communicate strategic vision
• Create an engaged workforce
• Focus on the customer
• Take ownership & accountability

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive.The annual salary range for this position is:
$94,390.00-$104,880.00

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1

Emergency Response

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

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