Procurement Programme Manager

Consortium; Warwick, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share incentive plan

Flexible benefits

Double-matching pension up to 12%

Job summary

National Grid is seeking two Procurement Programme Managers to lead the commercial and procurement strategy for major infrastructure projects and programmes, with roles hybrid in Birmingham or Warwick. You will work at the heart of the UK's energy investments, collaborating with project teams and stakeholders to deliver robust procurement solutions.

The role requires significant procurement experience, strong category management and supplier relationship skills, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial programme management.
• Experience delivering procurement strategies within large infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across complex organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving performance.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
• Experience in construction, utilities, energy, infrastructure or similar complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supply chain strategy across major capital projects.
• Drive sourcing, contracting and supplier engagement activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Work with category teams to identify opportunities for innovation and sustainability.
• Manage procurement-related risks including market volatility.
• Provide procurement expertise to support governance and investment decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop high-performing procurement teams.
• Embed lessons learned and best practices across projects.

Skills

Procurement experience

Infrastructure procurement

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation & risk mgmt

Supplier relationships

Job description

Competitive salary range £61,000 - £76,000 per annum

Requires significant procurement and supply chain management experience

Responsibilities include leading procurement strategy and managing supplier relationships

Opportunity for professional development and collaboration within a high-impact team

About the role

At National Grid, we're delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the UK. As we invest billions to upgrade and expand the energy network, procurement plays a critical role in ensuring we have the supply chains, partnerships and commercial strategies needed to deliver for customers and communities.

We're looking for 2 x Procurement Programme Managers to join our Strategic Infrastructure Procurement team and help shape the future of energy.

As a Procurement Programme Manager, you'll lead the commercial and procurement strategy for major infrastructure projects and programmes, working at the heart of some of the UK's most significant energy investments.

Partnering closely with project teams and business stakeholders, you'll coordinate activity across Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain Risk, Supplier Relationship Management and Market Development teams to ensure successful project delivery.

This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on programme leadership. You'll influence investment decisions, develop innovative sourcing approaches, strengthen supplier partnerships and ensure our supply chain is ready to support the scale of National Grid's future ambitions.

The roles are hybrid with one role aligned to our office in Birmingham and the other in Warwick.

What you'll do

• Leading procurement and supply chain strategy across major capital projects and programmes.
• Driving sourcing, contracting and supplier engagement activities to secure critical goods and services.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand programme requirements and deliver commercial solutions that balance cost, quality and delivery.
• Working with category teams to identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability and supply chain development
• .Managing procurement-related risks, including market volatility, supply chain constraints and delivery challenges.
• Providing procurement expertise and recommendations to support programme governance and investment decisions.
• Monitoring supplier performance and driving continuous improvement through effective supplier relationship management.
• Leading and developing high-performing procurement teams, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation and delivery excellence.
• Embedding lessons learned and best practice across projects to continuously strengthen procurement capability.

What you'll need

We're looking for an experienced procurement professional who can operate confidently in a complex, fast-paced environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Significant experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial programme management.
• Experience delivering procurement strategies within large-scale infrastructure, construction or capital investment programmes.
• Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• The ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across complex organisations.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving performance through collaboration.
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
• A track record of building strong supplier partnerships and delivering successful programme outcomes.

Experience within construction, utilities, energy, infrastructure or similarly complex environments would be highly beneficial.

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What you'll get

A competitive salary between £61,000 - £76,000 per annum– dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of upto 30% 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 18th November 2026 at 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.