Procurement Programme Manager – Infrastructure Strategy (Hybrid)

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

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