Procurement Transformation Lead (Hybrid)

National Gas Transmission PLC; Warwick; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Car scheme

Life assurance

Benefits package

Wellbeing & development

Job summary

National Gas invites applications for the Process and Systems Lead role in Warwick. You will drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and ways of working, partnering with procurement, supply chain and business stakeholders to deliver transformation that adds value, strengthens compliance, and embeds best practice.

This hybrid role requires a degree in a related field and extensive procurement experience across direct and indirect spend, with a track record of system

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Significant procurement experience across direct and indirect environments.
• Experience in sourcing, category management, supply chain operations, and process improvement.
• Strong understanding of supply chain systems, tools, supplier management, risk management, and procurement best practice.
• Proven ability to develop, optimise, and embed business processes and procedures within complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• MCIPS or another relevant professional supply chain/procurement qualification.
• Experience developing and implementing supply chain best practice, operating models, and ways of working across large organisations.
• Demonstrated success in leading procurement transformation, system implementation, or continuous improvement programmes.
• Experience working with external consultants and managing complex change initiatives.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of continuous improvement projects that enhance procurement capability, efficiency, and user experience.
• Identify and implement new systems, tools, templates, and processes that simplify supply chain activities and drive greater adoption across the business.
• Develop and embed best-practice supply chain methodologies, frameworks, policies, and procedures to support operational excellence and compliance.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and industry innovations, translating insights into practical improvements for the supply chain function.
• Use data, analytics, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for improvement across supply chain spend, supplier performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and Supply Chain Leadership Teams to deliver change programmes, improve ways of working, and increase functional maturity.
• Support capability development through learning initiatives, benchmarking activities, and transformation programmes that strengthen supply chain excellence across the organisation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing

Category management

Supply chain operations

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Change management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Influencing skills

Experience leading transformation

External consultants

Delivery in fast-paced environment

Education

Degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

National Gas invites applications for the Process and Systems Lead role in Warwick. You will drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems, and ways of working, partnering with procurement, supply chain and business stakeholders to deliver transformation that adds value, strengthens compliance, and embeds best practice.

This hybrid role requires a degree in a related field and extensive procurement experience across direct and indirect spend, with a track record of system