Senior IT Procurement Buyer — Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations

National Grid Plc; Warwick; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share incentive plan

Pension with employer match

Salary sacrifice car

Technology schemes

Employee assistance

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Senior Buyer to join its IT Procurement team in the UK. You will help shape category strategies, lead sourcing events and negotiate contracts across IT hardware, infrastructure and services.

The role requires strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder-management skills to drive value and efficiency in a regulated environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, a bonus scheme and a contributory pension are offered, along with flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic sourcing, category management and procurement within a regulated environment.
• Proven IT category procurement experience, ideally covering technology hardware, infrastructure, end-user computing and related services.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills, with experience managing complex sourcing projects.
• Experience developing supplier strategies, conducting commercial assessments and delivering measurable value.
• Knowledge of contract development and commercial terms, with the ability to review, draft and improve contractual agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence when required.
• Understanding of project management principles and experience delivering successful outcomes across multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of category strategies that align to business objectives and long-term procurement goals.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and procurement colleagues to understand business needs and deliver effective sourcing solutions.
• Leading competitive sourcing events including RFx processes, direct negotiations and sole-source activities.
• Conducting supplier and market analysis to identify opportunities, mitigate risk and drive continuous improvement.
• Delivering commercial evaluations and making recommendations for supplier selection and contract awards.
• Leading commercial negotiations to secure the best outcomes for National Grid.
• Using data, analytics and market intelligence to identify value creation opportunities throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Partnering with suppliers to improve performance, manage risk and enhance strategic relationships.
• Supporting process improvements that drive efficiencies and strengthen procurement capabilities across the business.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

IT procurement

IT category procurement

Tech hardware

IT infrastructure

End-user computing

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Supplier strategy

Commercial assessments

Value delivery

Contract knowledge

Commercial terms

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Communication

Relationship building

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Senior Buyer to join its IT Procurement team in the UK. You will help shape category strategies, lead sourcing events and negotiate contracts across IT hardware, infrastructure and services.

The role requires strong commercial, analytical and stakeholder-management skills to drive value and efficiency in a regulated environment. In addition to a competitive base salary, a bonus scheme and a contributory pension are offered, along with flexible benefits.