Responsible for leading the strategic sourcing teams for our gas and building services areas. This position supports the company's strategic direction and assists with leading/building an organization that will expertly execute procurement processes. Essential Functions: • Champions strategic sourcing practices throughout the company • Building strategic working relationships with key internal and external partners • Develops, implements policy/procedures/system requirements for materials, supplies, equipment, services and major projects to achieve lowest total cost of ownership as well as mitigate risk for the corporation by establishing strategic sourcing teams. • Reviews buyer analysis of market conditions and system requirements and determines timing of major procurement actions in consultation with internal requesters. • Advises the user of Procurement tools (Ariba, Maximo, Oracle) and opportunities in the markets for their business. • Manages and reviews strategic sourcing events, bidding and contract award process follow corporate policies and procedures and are in alignment with strategic sourcing practices. • Provides direction for the performance of supplier evaluations. • Oversees the preparation of reports on procurement activities, including purchase orders, purchase contract negotiations, price quotations, vendor catalogs, aging of material requests, cost savings and avoidances reports, supplier engagement spend and vendor performance. • Assures the maintenance of procurement general files/documentation comply with corporate policies and procedures. • Approves purchase orders, invoices, and other commercial procurement documents as appropriate. • Coordinates and manages the investigation of and reporting on the satisfactory settlement of complaints with respect to the purchase of materials and supplies, services, and equipment. • Develops, evaluates and makes recommendations for changes in or additions to, existing policies, practices, technology enhancements, and procedures. Assures compliance with such standards. • Recommends and oversees the training programs for procurement personnel to develop and enhance job skills and stimulate career growth opportunities. Provides routine feedback to employees on performance. • Conducts benchmarking in an effort to continuously improve performance. • Drives supplier engagement program (minority and woman owned); use of sustainable environmentally preferred products; and adherence to Eversource's safety standards in the areas serviced. Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Technical Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge: • Thorough knowledge of the Uniform Commercial Code • Thorough knowledge of latest supply chain/procurement techniques • Knowledge about gas or electric distribution commodities, services, markets and related industry/company specific standards, general business and technology oriented (hardware, software, telecommunications) services commodities, services, and markets, major construction projects as well as engineering specification development, contract strategy, compliance auditing, risks and insurance matters, and contract wording to support requirements. Other Preferred Knowledge: • Utility industry knowledge strongly preferred • Knowledge of sourcing for civil construction and/or facilities construction • Process improvement methods (e.g., Six Sigma) Skills: • Leadership and organizational development • Strategic Sourcing • Advanced negotiation • Ability to effectively lead, manage and develop an engaged workforce • Extensive resourcefulness to anticipate, define and direct solutions to complex procurement issues • Extensive analytical skills including the ability to draw sound conclusions and act decisively • Ability to think and act strategically in a fast-paced environment with frequently shifting and/or conflicting priorities • Strong team membership as well as team building skills • Strong customer focus • Spoken and written communication skills • Ability to institute, where applicable, current best practices in management • Ability and willingness to initiate and manage change as needed • Strong functional understanding of computerized business systems • Demonstrated skill with MS Office applications Education: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or similar discipline or related experience. A Master's degree in management or business is highly desired. Experiences: • Minimum of ten (10) years related experience required which includes managerial, supervisory and/or team leadership experience. Licenses & Certifications: • Six Sigma or similar certification preferred Working Conditions: • Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required. • Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary. Mental Aspects: • Work includes calculating, comparing, technical writing, editing, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing and presenting. • This role works in an environment that often requires the performance of multiple simultaneous activities, where deadlines need to be met and work is performed under pressure while involving significant business commitments and results. #corpajd #LI-ES3 Competencies: Build trusting relationships Manage and develop people Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Lead change Communicate strategic vision Create an engaged workforce Focus on the customer Take ownership & accountability Compensation and Benefits: Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is: $150,790.00-$167,540.00 Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings: 1 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.