HVDC Procurement Business Partner

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension with 12% match

Share incentive plan

Car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Tech scheme

Employee assistance lines

Charity matching

Job summary

National Grid plc is hiring an ambitious HVDC Procurement Business Partner to shape procurement and supply chain for major HVDC infrastructure projects in the UK. You'll act as a trusted advisor to business and procurement teams, developing category strategies, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks, while aligning delivery plans with strategic priorities and executive-level decision making.

The role is hybrid with Warwick office, offering home/office flexibility and the chance to

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, category management, supply chain or related functions in large, complex or regulated environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to turn data into action.
• Balance long-term strategic thinking with practical delivery considerations.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; translate complex information into clear recommendations.
• Collaborative approach with ability to build strong cross-team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop HVDC category strategies for equipment and services, translating market insights into actionable plans.
• Provide forward-looking supply chain intelligence to support planning and forecasting.
• Partner with engineering, project, commercial and finance teams to align delivery plans with procurement strategies.
• Support portfolio governance with strategic insight into readiness, risk and deliverability.
• Produce high-quality analysis, presentations and recommendations for executive decision making.
• Contribute to growth and development of the category team through collaboration.

Skills

Procurement

Strategy

Category management

Supply chain

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Presentation

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Job description

At National Grid, we're building the energy systems of the future. As we accelerate the transition to a cleaner, greener energy network, we're investing in the infrastructure, technology and partnerships needed to deliver Net Zero. That's where you come in.

We're looking for an ambitious and strategically minded HVDC Procurement Business Partner to help shape the future of one of the most critical areas of our energy transformation programme.

This is a unique opportunity to influence how National Grid plans, procures and delivers major HVDC infrastructure projects, ensuring we stay ahead of evolving market challenges and supply chain constraints. Whether your background is in strategy, procurement, engineering, commercial management or data analysis, if you're passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering long-term value, we'd love to hear from you.

The role is hybrid with our office based in Warwick so you can enjoy working from home and office.

What you’ll do

As a HVDC Business Strategy Partner, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to both our business and procurement teams, helping to shape procurement and supply chain strategies that support some of the UK's most significant energy projects.

You’ll combine market intelligence, strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement to drive informed decision-making, identify opportunities and mitigate risks across our HVDC portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and enhancing category strategies for HVDC equipment and services, translating market insights into clear and actionable plans.
• Providing forward-looking supply chain intelligence, including supplier capacity, lead times and market developments, to support effective planning and forecasting.
• Partnering with engineering, project, commercial and finance teams to align delivery plans with procurement strategies and business priorities.
• Supporting portfolio and project governance activities by providing strategic insight into supply chain readiness, risk and deliverability.
• Producing high-quality analysis, presentations and recommendations that simplify complex information and support executive-level decision making.
• Contributing to the growth and development of the wider category team by fostering strategic thinking, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you’ll need

We’re open to candidates from a range of professional backgrounds, including procurement, commercial management, strategy, engineering, energy, data analytics or related disciplines.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience working within strategy, category management, supply chain, commercial or related functions in large, complex or regulated environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into action.
• The ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with practical delivery considerations.
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong working relationships across diverse teams.
• Experience within the energy sector would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about the energy transition and motivated by the opportunity to help deliver the infrastructure needed to support a Net Zero future.

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What you’ll get

A competitive salary of upto £60,000 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.

More Information

This role closes on 8th September 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.

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.