Procurement Agent (Hybrid)
02/20/2025Locations Berlin, Connecticut
Job Description
Procurement Agent (Hybrid)
02/20/2025Locations: Berlin, Connecticut
Role and Scope of Position:Responsible for a variety of tactical activities and will assist with developing the procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process, and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment, and services for low dollar/complexity sourcing projects from start to finish. This position will work on projects under the direction of Sourcing Agents and Senior Sourcing Agents to support the sourcing process.
Essential Functions:
Tactical
- Updates, processes, and approves procurement records in a timely manner as directed.
- Provides administrative and data collection support for RFPs, pricing analysis, contract workspaces, new vendor setup, PO (purchase order) & Contract revisions, data analytics, etc.
- Provides transactional support to more senior agents to assist with strategic and category driven procurements.
- Assists with and manages PO and Contract Workspace life cycles.
- Assist in production and data analysis to support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) scorecards.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of corporate goals and actively assists senior agents with generating/recording cost savings, improving/reporting Tier II spend, and identifying sustainability opportunities within supply base.
- Supports the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting process for small value contracts/commodities under the direction of Sourcing Agents and Senior Sourcing Agents.
- Develops sources of supply, establish procurement schedules, and assist in supplier pre-qualification activities.
- Identifies, outlines and gains engagement from other groups and provides proposed solutions, which can be presented to the appropriate groups for approval.
- Supports and executes on the implementation of low complexity solutions and identifies opportunities for process improvements as a result of systemic issues.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Basic knowledge of business and financial principles.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with MS Office
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related experience
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position starts at $77,270.00 to $85,850.00 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
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Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Overview
Eversource is always looking for employees who share the values that help make us one of the leading energy companies in the country. Our Corporate areas work collaboratively and strategically with all areas of the business to set policy and drive strategic direction. We create value for our business areas by delivering consistent, quality, cost-effective services, and leading change to build a more engaged workplace and a performance culture. You'll have a variety of opportunities to further your career. We have a great working environment, excellent compensation and benefit programs, and opportunities for growth and development.
Learn more about careers in IT, Finance/Accounting, Legal, Human Resources and Corporate Relations.
About us
We are Eversource
At Eversource, our mission is to safely deliver reliable energy and superior customer service to our electric, natural gas and water customers across New England. We do this ethically, respectfully and honestly to meet the expectations of our customers, regulators and ourselves.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Corporate member?
Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Customer Focus
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Detail Oriented
- Positive
Culture
Our goal is to remain the best energy company in the nation, and to be the first with carbon-neutral operations by 2030.
We will achieve this by valuing the diversity of employees who bring different perspectives to the table. We are committed to:
- Creating an inclusive workplace where all employees, customers and stakeholders are respected and valued.
- Leveraging the talent, unique perspectives, cultural and life experiences of every employee to ensure our continued success.
- Attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce that can work together to meet the changing needs of the customers we serve while delivering reliable energy and superior customer service.
Over the past year, Eversource and employees contributed:
103 events with more than 23,000 hours and 4,900 employees—that's what Eversource volunteers accomplished in 2021 to help our communities across CT, NH, and MA. Whether it was collecting food for the holidays, passing out food in a local kitchen, or pulling trash out of the Connecticut River, we were there. Take a look at some highlights in this video.
Employee Quotes
Manius,
Staff Accountant
Meet Manius
“I joined Eversource in the hopes to grow and become more than what's expected. To challenge myself in an environment, work family oriented, and most importantly an accounting method that took me out of my comfort zone.”
Kara, Manager of Financial
Planning & Budgets
Meet Kara
“I joined Eversource 11 years ago as an intern in the Accounting division and then full time after graduating from Roger Williams University with a degree in Accounting.”
Melissa, Community
Relations Specialist
Meet Melissa
“I love that my job keeps me on the go and no day is ever the same. Every day I get to work closely with municipal leaders and make sure their needs are being met – leveraging those relationships to work towards a better tomorrow for every community we serve.”
Job Description
Procurement Agent (Hybrid)
02/20/2025Locations: Berlin, Connecticut
Role and Scope of Position:Responsible for a variety of tactical activities and will assist with developing the procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process, and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment, and services for low dollar/complexity sourcing projects from start to finish. This position will work on projects under the direction of Sourcing Agents and Senior Sourcing Agents to support the sourcing process.
Essential Functions:
Tactical
- Updates, processes, and approves procurement records in a timely manner as directed.
- Provides administrative and data collection support for RFPs, pricing analysis, contract workspaces, new vendor setup, PO (purchase order) & Contract revisions, data analytics, etc.
- Provides transactional support to more senior agents to assist with strategic and category driven procurements.
- Assists with and manages PO and Contract Workspace life cycles.
- Assist in production and data analysis to support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) scorecards.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of corporate goals and actively assists senior agents with generating/recording cost savings, improving/reporting Tier II spend, and identifying sustainability opportunities within supply base.
- Supports the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting process for small value contracts/commodities under the direction of Sourcing Agents and Senior Sourcing Agents.
- Develops sources of supply, establish procurement schedules, and assist in supplier pre-qualification activities.
- Identifies, outlines and gains engagement from other groups and provides proposed solutions, which can be presented to the appropriate groups for approval.
- Supports and executes on the implementation of low complexity solutions and identifies opportunities for process improvements as a result of systemic issues.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Basic knowledge of business and financial principles.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with MS Office
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related experience
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position starts at $77,270.00 to $85,850.00 plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
#corpajd
Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Benefits
Eversource employees are committed to providing reliable energy and superior customer service—and that's why we are committed to providing our employees with a highly competitive total rewards package. In addition to wages and salaries, the benefit programs Eversource offers its employees and family members are a significant part of the total rewards.
