Eversource Energy Foundation Inc is seeking a Category Lead for their Berlin, CT office, offering a hybrid work schedule. The role involves developing and implementing category management plans, driving procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships for complex purchases
Job Summary
Responsible for leading, developing and implementing category management plans for assigned group of categories with medium to high spend, risk, change, market complexity and stakeholder considerations.
Drives total cost of ownership improvements, supplier performance, and develops the supply base to deliver results in line with the organization’s Business Plan.
Negotiates and executes large to very large dollar / complex contracts, and develops and manages project plans to ensure strategies are executed on schedule and achieve projected financial / operational benefits.
Matching Summary
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Eversource Energy Foundation Inc is seeking a Category Lead for their Berlin, CT office, offering a hybrid work schedule. The role involves developing and implementing category management plans, driving procurement strategies, and managing supplier relationships for complex purchases.
Salary
Base: $132,170.00-$146,860.00; Bonus/Equity: eligible for a potential incentive; Benefits: competitive total rewards program
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop category strategies
Manage procurement systems
Negotiate contract terms
Drive total cost of ownership improvements
Lead cross-organizational teams
Develop supplier relationship management plans
Nice-to-have
Act as a change agent
Build trusting relationships
Foster teamwork and collaboration
Communicate strategic vision
Take ownership and accountability
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of five years related experience
Supervisory experience preferred
Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.)
Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Mgmt. certifications