Strategic Category Lead - Procurement (Hybrid)

Eversource Energy; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource Energy seeks a Category Lead to develop and implement category management plans for assigned categories, managing medium to high spend and complex purchases while serving as the category expert. The role supports procurement for natural gas and facilities services.

The position drives total cost of ownership improvements, builds supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and reports via SRM scorecards; a Bachelor's degree is required, MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Five (5) plus years related experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive total cost of ownership improvements and develop the supply base.
• Profile market, risks, trends and opportunities to ensure continuity of supply.
• Trusted advisor to client groups on category strategy and supplier management.
• Lead cross-organizational teams to implement category strategies.
• Develop and manage supplier relationship management plans.
• Negotiate and execute large contracts.
• Support adherence to procurement policies and audits.

Skills

Category strategy expertise

Purchasing & inventory systems

Contract terms understanding

Business & financial principles

Advanced problem solving

Communication & presentation

Relationship management

Program & project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Eversource Energy seeks a Category Lead to develop and implement category management plans for assigned categories, managing medium to high spend and complex purchases while serving as the category expert. The role supports procurement for natural gas and facilities services.

The position drives total cost of ownership improvements, builds supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and reports via SRM scorecards; a Bachelor's degree is required, MBA preferred.