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Senior Sourcing Agent, Procurement – Materials & Equipment
Eversource Energy. Drive procurement sourcing strategies for medium dollar/complexity purchases .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive procurement sourcing strategies for medium dollar/complexity purchases
- Manage bid processes and negotiate purchases of materials, equipment, and services
- Support strategic procurement direction and procurement control processes
- Promote company-wide volume aggregation and standardization, supplier base optimization, and cost-saving synergies
- Identify and implement procurement best practices
- Build internal and external relationships within Procurement and across functions
- Serve as a role model, technical expert, and coach for less-experienced colleagues
- Advise client groups on sourcing, contract management, and compliance with company and public sector policies
- Lead cross-functional teams through supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation, and contract implementation
- Prepare RFPs, review bids, and negotiate with suppliers for assigned indirect spend categories
- Define, analyze, and prioritize client requirements aligned with longer-term business strategy
- Monitor supply market trends and supplier economics
- Plan sourcing events around contract end dates and transitions
- Manage contract administration and coordinate with end users, suppliers, and the business
- Resolve contract disputes and manage all aspects of the contract management lifecycle when serving as contract manager
- Negotiate and execute medium dollar/complex contracts
- Collaborate with Legal on commercial terms and Statements of Work
- Develop and qualify sources, including conducting supplier site visits as required
- Identify supply and quality problems and lead corrective-action development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree required
- Five (5) plus years of related experience
- Demonstrated strategic sourcing/procurement experience including purchasing, negotiating/drafting contracts, contract management, supplier development, and supplier qualification/certification
- Advanced sourcing and procurement best-practice process knowledge
- Purchasing knowledge, including expertise in the category area and full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems
- Strong understanding of contract language, terms, and conditions
- Solid understanding of business/financial principles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, influencing, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to present to different organizational levels
- Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, including managing conflict and encouraging collaboration
- Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work up to five days in the office if needed
- MBA preferred
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Mgmt. Certifications desirable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work schedule for eligible roles, with at least three days in the office including Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Potential incentive
- Competitive total rewards program
- Emergency Restoration assignment and associated employment coverage