HVDC Strategy & Procurement Lead

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car

Technology schemes

Job summary

National Grid plc in Warwick is seeking a HVDC Procurement Strategy Lead to shape procurement strategy across the HVDC portfolio, using data-driven insights to anticipate supply chain risks and influence stakeholders.

The role requires strategic thinking, experience in procurement/data analysis or related fields, and a collaborative approach. Hybrid working from office and home in Warwick is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy, category management, commercial, or supply chain roles within complex infrastructure or regulated environments is a bonus.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem solving skills with ability to structure and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Shape category strategy by building and improving procurement strategies for HVDC equipment and services.
• Drive supply chain insight by tracking capacity, lead times and market trends.
• Influence stakeholders across project, engineering, commercial and finance teams to align delivery with strategy.
• Provide strategic assurance through portfolio and project reviews on readiness, risk and deliverability.
• Deliver high quality, data-driven analyses, documents and presentations for senior decisions.
• Build capability within a growing category team by promoting strategic thinking and consistent ways of working.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Data analysis

Strategy development

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

National Grid plc in Warwick is seeking a HVDC Procurement Strategy Lead to shape procurement strategy across the HVDC portfolio, using data-driven insights to anticipate supply chain risks and influence stakeholders.

The role requires strategic thinking, experience in procurement/data analysis or related fields, and a collaborative approach. Hybrid working from office and home in Warwick is offered.