Chief Commercial & Procurement Strategy Lead

National Energy System Operator Limited; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trade

Additional Birthday Day Off

Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Dis

Private Medical Insurance, Critical Il

Pension with employer contribution (up

Job summary

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is hiring a Head of Commercial to lead procurement strategy, governance and supplier engagement across the organisation. Hybrid working from office and home in the UK, with options in Wokingham, Warwick or Glasgow, and flexible working arrangements.

This is a senior, public-interest role focused on value for money, risk management, and strategic delivery. The role requires strong leadership, expertise in public procurement, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level procurement leadership in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of public procurement legislation and governance.
• Experience delivering procurement support to digital and security initiatives.
• Proven ability to drive value for money and manage risk across large portfolios.
• Ability to influence at executive level and translate complex issues into clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver NESO's commercial and procurement strategy.
• Provide enterprise procurement leadership and governance.
• Oversee sourcing and category activity with whole-life value for money.
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management and risk management.
• Drive sustainability, social value and inclusive procurement outcomes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team and ensure compliance and reporting.

Skills

Senior procurement leadership

Commercial governance

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Change leadership

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is hiring a Head of Commercial to lead procurement strategy, governance and supplier engagement across the organisation. Hybrid working from office and home in the UK, with options in Wokingham, Warwick or Glasgow, and flexible working arrangements.

This is a senior, public-interest role focused on value for money, risk management, and strategic delivery. The role requires strong leadership, expertise in public procurement, and the ability to influence