Procurement Jobs in Connecticut
Procurement jobs in Connecticut are consistently active, with steady demand from the state's defense manufacturing, pharmaceutical, financial services, and higher education sectors at levels from entry buyer to senior director. Hartford, Stamford, and New Haven anchor most of the hiring, with anchor employers like Raytheon Technologies, Cigna, and Yale University maintaining large procurement functions year-round. Contract management, strategic sourcing, and supply chain risk mitigation are the specialties most in demand across Connecticut employers right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
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.
This position is responsible for driving the procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process, and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment, and services for medium dollar/complexity purchases. The Sr. Sourcing Agent supports the company’s strategic direction and assists with building an organization that will expertly execute procurement control processes. This position will promote strategic and operational functions of the company-wide volume aggregation and standardization, supplier base optimization, and assist with the development of cost-saving synergies across all functions. Senior sourcing agents assist in identifying and implementing best practices in all procurement processes. This position builds supportive internal and external relationships within Procurement and across functions. Serves as a role model, technical expert, and coach for colleagues with less experience.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a trusted advisor to client groups - providing expertise and advice on new approaches to sourcing and contract management as well as guidance on compliance with relevant company and public sector policies and procedures.
- Drives cross-functional teams through all stages of the sourcing process: supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation and contract implementation.
- Executes sourcing activities by working with stakeholders to prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs), review bids, and negotiate with suppliers for indirect spend categories as assigned.
- Seeks to improve capabilities of the supply base and/or key business processes - implements best practices in sourcing and contract management.
- Engages the client to define, analyze and prioritize requirements with a view to the longer term business strategy.
- Stays abreast of supply market trends, supplier economics.
- Plans sourcing events with business to manage contract end dates and allow for transition.
- Manages contract administration, coordinates with end users and suppliers, and provides oversight and co-ordination with the business.
- Provides consultation services to the business to resolve contract disputes. When acting in the contract manager role for a contract, will be accountable for all aspects of the contract management lifecycle.
- Negotiates and executes medium dollar / complex contracts.
- Collaborates with Legal to review commercial terms and ensure contracts properly define requirements in Statements of Work (SOW’s).
- Ensures development and qualification of sources to support purchases of supplies, equipment and services, conducting site visits to current and prospective suppliers as required.
- Identifies supply and quality problems proactively and lead the development of corrective actions to the benefit of Procurement's internal partners.
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Requires advanced sourcing and procurement best practice process knowledge, purchasing knowledge, including expertise in the category area and full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
- Great 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:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree.
- MBA preferred.
Experience:
- Five (5) Plus 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 desired.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Mgmt. Certifications desirable.
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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:
$111,050.00-$123,390.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
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.
This position is responsible for driving the procurement sourcing strategies, managing the bid process, and negotiating the purchase of materials, equipment, and services for medium dollar/complexity purchases. The Sr. Sourcing Agent supports the company’s strategic direction and assists with building an organization that will expertly execute procurement control processes. This position will promote strategic and operational functions of the company-wide volume aggregation and standardization, supplier base optimization, and assist with the development of cost-saving synergies across all functions. Senior sourcing agents assist in identifying and implementing best practices in all procurement processes. This position builds supportive internal and external relationships within Procurement and across functions. Serves as a role model, technical expert, and coach for colleagues with less experience.
Essential Functions
- Serves as a trusted advisor to client groups - providing expertise and advice on new approaches to sourcing and contract management as well as guidance on compliance with relevant company and public sector policies and procedures.
- Drives cross-functional teams through all stages of the sourcing process: supplier evaluation, supplier negotiation and contract implementation.
- Executes sourcing activities by working with stakeholders to prepare Request for Proposals (RFPs), review bids, and negotiate with suppliers for indirect spend categories as assigned.
- Seeks to improve capabilities of the supply base and/or key business processes - implements best practices in sourcing and contract management.
- Engages the client to define, analyze and prioritize requirements with a view to the longer term business strategy.
- Stays abreast of supply market trends, supplier economics.
- Plans sourcing events with business to manage contract end dates and allow for transition.
- Manages contract administration, coordinates with end users and suppliers, and provides oversight and co-ordination with the business.
- Provides consultation services to the business to resolve contract disputes. When acting in the contract manager role for a contract, will be accountable for all aspects of the contract management lifecycle.
- Negotiates and executes medium dollar / complex contracts.
- Collaborates with Legal to review commercial terms and ensure contracts properly define requirements in Statements of Work (SOW’s).
- Ensures development and qualification of sources to support purchases of supplies, equipment and services, conducting site visits to current and prospective suppliers as required.
- Identifies supply and quality problems proactively and lead the development of corrective actions to the benefit of Procurement's internal partners.
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
- Requires advanced sourcing and procurement best practice process knowledge, purchasing knowledge, including expertise in the category area and full understanding of purchasing and inventory systems.
- Great 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:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree.
- MBA preferred.
Experience:
- Five (5) Plus 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 desired.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Six Sigma, Lean, Process or Project Mgmt. Certifications desirable.
#LI-ES3
#corpajd
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:
$111,050.00-$123,390.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity 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
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in procurement jobs across Connecticut.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field required
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or APICS CSCP credential preferred
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa in a procurement context
- Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships independently
- Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations preferred for defense-sector roles in Connecticut
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or data visualization tools required
Procurement Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a procurement in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not require a state-issued license to work in procurement, so the path runs through education and professional credentials. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or finance. From there, earning the Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management or the APICS CSCP credential significantly strengthens your candidacy and is commonly listed as preferred in Connecticut postings.
Which companies hire procurements in Connecticut?
Connecticut procurement roles are posted by Henkel, Subway, and Augmentis and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Connecticut's concentration of defense contractors, insurance carriers, and major hospital systems means procurement hiring here tends to favor candidates with regulated-industry experience.
Which Connecticut cities have the most procurement jobs?
Stamford, Norwalk, and Cheshire are the Connecticut cities with the most procurement openings. Hartford leads because it is home to large insurance and financial services headquarters that maintain substantial indirect procurement functions, while Stamford draws corporate procurement roles from its dense concentration of Fortune 500 regional offices, and New Haven is supported by Yale University and a growing life sciences cluster.
Are there remote procurement jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, and more than many fields, since procurement work is largely desk-based and analytical rather than hands-on. About 88% of procurement openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many employers here have adopted flexible arrangements post-pandemic. Strategic sourcing and contract administration roles are the most likely to be offered remotely, while supplier quality and receiving-side roles typically require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a procurement in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an entry-level buyer or purchasing coordinator role, which Connecticut employers in healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing regularly fill with recent graduates. Yale New Haven Health, UConn Health, and large manufacturers in the Hartford corridor occasionally post procurement associate positions designed for candidates without direct experience. A CPSM or APICS fundamentals certificate, combined with internship exposure or a lateral move from an accounts payable or inventory control role, gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in Connecticut applications.
Where can I find and apply to procurement jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to procurement jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to view or apply to the openings listed.
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