HVDC Procurement Business Partner

NATIONAL GRID; Warwick; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension with 12% company match

Share incentive plan

Car and technology salary sacrifice

Job summary

National Grid in Warwick is seeking an ambitious HVDC Procurement Business Partner to shape procurement and supply chain strategies for major HVDC projects. You will act as a trusted advisor to business and procurement teams, translating market insights into actionable plans.

The role blends strategy, data analysis and stakeholder engagement to mitigate risk, improve deliverability and drive long-term value.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, category management, supply chain, or related functions in large or regulated environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to turn data into action.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with practical delivery.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and communicating complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance HVDC category strategies and translate market insights into actionable plans.
• Provide supply chain intelligence to support planning and forecasting.
• Partner with engineering, project, commercial and finance teams to align delivery with procurement strategies.
• Support governance activities with strategic insight into supply chain readiness and risk.
• Produce high-quality analyses and recommendations for executive decision-making.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement within the category team.

Skills

Strategy

Category management

Supply chain

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Influencing senior stakeholders

Problem solving

Job description

About the role

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.

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.