About the position

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. This position is for Gas & Building Services.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identifies and outlines medium complexity issues.
• Able to engage small teams to present simple proposals and gain buy-in.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years related experience
• Demonstrated experience with strategic sourcing responsibilities for various commodities, both products and services, in operational procurement and sourcing
• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Nice-to-haves

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