Category Buyer

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme (double match up to 12)

Share incentive plan

Car and technology salary sacrifice

Employee assistance lines

Charity match

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking a Category Buyer to join the Group Indirects Procurement team in the UK. The role focuses on Facilities Management, delivering procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships and achieving value, compliance and performance across a diverse range of contracts and services.

The position is hybrid with a Warwick base, requiring attendance at least twice a week. Applicants should hold a UK driving licence for occasional site travel.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 4 qualification, working towards Level 5 or 6.
• Experience managing Professional Services contracts and frameworks.
• Knowledge of regulated or public sector procurement environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of procurement activities across the Facilities Management category across the UK.
• Manage sourcing events and procurement projects from requirement through to contract award.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support contract and supplier performance management activities.
• Identify opportunities to drive value, efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements and governance standards.

Skills

CIPS Level 4

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Public sector procurement

Regulatory compliance

Job description

At National Grid, we're building a cleaner, fairer and more resilient energy system. To help us deliver that ambition, we're looking for a Category Buyer to join our Group Indirects Procurement team, supporting the Facilities Management category across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships and supporting business stakeholders to achieve value, compliance and performance across a diverse portfolio of Facilities Management contracts and services.

Working within a collaborative procurement team, you'll contribute to sourcing activities, contract management and supplier performance improvement while supporting the delivery of best-in-class procurement practices.

The role is hybrid with our base office in Warwick, we would expect to see you at least twice a week in our office.

Please note you will need to have a full UK driving licence as occasional travel to different sites may be required.

What you'll do

• Support the delivery of procurement activities across the Facilities Management category
• Manage sourcing events and procurement projects from requirement through to contract award
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Supporting contract and supplier performance management activities
• Identifying opportunities to drive value, efficiency and continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with relevant procurement policies, regulatory requirements and governance standards

What you'll need

We're looking for someone with a passion for procurement and supplier management, who can build effective relationships and deliver commercial value.

You'll ideally have:

• CIPS Level 4 qualification and be working towards Level 5 or Level 6
• Experience managing Professional Services contracts and frameworks
• Knowledge of regulated or public sector procurement environments
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment

Experience within Facilities Management, Utilities or Security categories would be advantageous but is not essential.

A full UK driving licence is required.

More Information

This role closes on 6th October 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £42,781.00 - £50,738.50 per annum - dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it's everything we put into everything we do. It's our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It's all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.