Strategic Procurement Category Lead

Eversource; Berlin, Manchester (CT, NH); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Eversource is seeking a Category Lead to develop and implement category management plans for assigned categories, overseeing procurement spend and strategic sourcing for large purchases.

This role supports natural gas and facilities services, driving TCO improvements, managing supplier relationships, and guiding cross-functional teams. Strong negotiation and project management skills are essential; a Bachelor’s and experience are required. Hybrid US-based role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• MBA preferred.
• Five (5) plus years related experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Mgmt. certifications.

Responsibilities

• Drive total cost of ownership improvements including supplier performance and develop the supply base, to deliver results for stakeholders and in line with the organization’s Business Plan.
• Develops tools and techniques to profile; benchmark; research and assess the market; risks; competition; trends and new opportunities to ensure continuity of supply and maximize value / competitive advantage.
• Trusted advisor to client groups, providing expertise and advice on new business approaches to category strategy, sourcing and supplier/ contract management.
• Leads effective cross-organizational teams to develop and implement strategies to meet objectives and targets.
• Develops the strategy and manages the execution of supplier and stakeholder relationships for their assigned category.
• Develops and manages the implementation of supplier relationship management plans. Leads negotiations with suppliers.
• Produces and analyzes SRM scorecards. Monitors contract and supplier performance including KPIs, reviews with business groups and uses to improve future performance and strategy development.
• Executes a multi-year category strategy and annual procurement plan that aligns with business forecast / objectives.
• Utilizes knowledge of business needs to suggest improvements to processes and sourcing approaches.
• Develops and manages project plans to ensure strategies are executed on schedule and achieve benefits.
• Provide support for and adhere to all procurement policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Writes and presents business plans, briefs, category management plans and other documents to management and stakeholders.
• Negotiates and executes large to very large dollar / complex contracts.

Skills

Category strategy

Purchasing

Contract language

Business/financial principles

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Eversource is seeking a Category Lead to develop and implement category management plans for assigned categories, overseeing procurement spend and strategic sourcing for large purchases.

This role supports natural gas and facilities services, driving TCO improvements, managing supplier relationships, and guiding cross-functional teams. Strong negotiation and project management skills are essential; a Bachelor’s and experience are required. Hybrid US-based role.