Senior Procurement Sourcing Agent (Hybrid)

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We have an amazing opportunity on our Professional Services Procurement Team as a Senior Sourcing Agent.  In this critical role, you are responsible for driving the procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process, and negotiating contracts for a number of commodities within Professional Services (engineering, information technology, consulting, etc.) This role encompasses responsibilities which includes managing high dollar/complexity commodities while applying long term strategic sourcing strategies.

This position supports the company’s strategic direction and assists with building an organization that will expertly execute procurement processes.  Serves as a role model, technical expert, and coach for colleagues with less experience.

The role can be based in Berlin, CT, Westwood, MA, Southboro, MA, OR Manchester, NH

Essential 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.

• 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.

• Updates, processes, accurately approves procurement records as directed and resolves issues in conjunction with business partners.

Technical Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced sourcing and procurement best practice process knowledge, purchasing knowledge, including expertise in the category area and full understanding of purchasing.

• 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).

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Experience          

• Minimum of 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.

Working Conditions 

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing, and general movement throughout the office area.

• Occasional travel/driving will be required to Eversource office locations.

• Must be able to work emergency storm assignments as required.

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