HVDC Strategy & Sourcing Lead (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme with 12% matching

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car

Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid in Warwick is seeking a HVDC Procurement Strategy Lead to shape category strategy and drive value across HVDC equipment and services.

You will blend strategic thinking with data-driven delivery, manage supplier insights, and influence project teams to ensure realistic, compliant, and deliverable outcomes.

Hybrid working from office and home is available; the role offers up to £53,000 per annum, a bonus scheme, and a contributory pension with potential company matching.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or related field
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Ability to translate analysis into actionable insights

Responsibilities

• Shape category strategy for HVDC equipment and services
• Track supplier capacity, lead times, and market trends
• Influence stakeholders across project, engineering, and finance teams
• Provide strategic assurance on readiness, risk and deliverability
• Deliver clear, data-driven documents and presentations
• Contribute to developing and growing the category team

Skills

Procurement

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

MCIPS (desirable)

Job description

National Grid in Warwick is seeking a HVDC Procurement Strategy Lead to shape category strategy and drive value across HVDC equipment and services.

You will blend strategic thinking with data-driven delivery, manage supplier insights, and influence project teams to ensure realistic, compliant, and deliverable outcomes.

Hybrid working from office and home is available; the role offers up to £53,000 per annum, a bonus scheme, and a contributory pension with potential company matching.