Eversource Energy · 15 hours ago
Senior Sourcing Agent (Hybrid)
Berlin, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expEversource Energy is a leading energy company in the United States, and they are seeking a Senior Sourcing Agent to drive procurement sourcing strategies and manage the bid process. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies to support the company's strategic direction.
DeliveryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and GasRenewable EnergyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborates with colleagues to drive cross-functional teams through all stages of the sourcing process: supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation and contract implementation
Assists in identifying and implementing best practices in all procurement processes
Provides expertise and advice on strategic approaches to business partners and colleagues in support of adherence to all procurement policies and procedures and to ensure overall compliance
Seeks to improve capabilities of the supply base and/or key business processes; implements value-added best practices in sourcing and contract management
Promotes strategic and operational functions such as volume aggregation/ standardization and supplier base optimization
Conducts Request for Proposal (RFPs), negotiates, and executes high complexity contracts; and supports internal business partners and suppliers on assigned procurement activities
Coordinates with end users and suppliers to provide high-level oversight and resolve issues in a timely manner
Leads complex sourcing projects effectively, utilizing novel and strategic approaches to author, negotiate, and execute agreements that mitigate risk and drive value for the company
Proactively seeks opportunities to obtain negotiated and cost savings through strategic negotiations and engaging in discussions with suppliers on value-added approaches
Has a full understanding of contracting practices and General Terms and Conditions (GTC)
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
Produces and analyzes Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) scorecards
Routinely evaluates supplier agreements for significant contributions to supply chain sustainability
Completes thorough market analysis and works with the Supplier Engagement Specialist to identify viable businesses for all sourcing opportunities
Updates, processes, and accurately approves procurement records as directed, identifies issues with the data and works with business partners to develop their understanding
Networking - Builds supportive internal and external relationships within Procurement and across functions
Communication - Consistently communicates effectively with various business groups and strategically lays out the information in a way that engages them and influences their position. Frequently collaborates with business partners in their environment & utilizes the business knowledge to leverage positive procurement outcomes
Knowledge/Experience - Fully utilizes tools and resources available. Has a deep understanding of systems and processes and uses knowledge and experience to add value and drive change. Known as a go-to subject matter expert (SME) both within procurement and with business partners
Qualification
Required
Requires 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, and influencing skills
Effective negotiation skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to present to different organizational levels
Demonstrated project management and leadership skills, including the ability to manage conflict and encourage collaboration
Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of five (5) years related experience
Demonstrated strategic sourcing / procurement experience to include purchasing, negotiating/drafting contracts, contract management, supplier development and supplier qualification/certification
Prior experience with commodity and supplier relationship management
Preferred
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Mgmt. Certifications desirable
Benefits
Competitive total rewards program
Potential incentive
Company
Eversource Energy
Eversource transmits and delivers electricity and natural gas for more than 3.6 million electric and natural gas customers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-10-17Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-08-19Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
Thomas May
President and CEO
Paul Chodak III
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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NH Business Review
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