Senior IT Procurement Strategist (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on personal and company绩效

Pension scheme with 12% company match

Share incentive plan

Flexible benefits (car salary-sacrific

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to join the IT Procurement team, covering IT hardware, infrastructure, end-user computing and related services. You will shape category strategies, lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts in a regulated environment.

The role is hybrid with a Warwick base, offering a competitive salary, performance bonus and strong pension benefits. You will work with senior stakeholders to drive value across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management within a regulated environment.
• Proven IT category procurement experience covering hardware, infrastructure, end-user computing and related services.
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills with experience managing complex sourcing projects.
• Experience developing supplier strategies and delivering measurable value.
• Ability to review, draft and improve contractual agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of category strategies aligned to business objectives and long-term procurement goals.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and procurement colleagues to deliver effective sourcing solutions.
• Lead competitive sourcing events including RFx processes, direct negotiations and sole-source activities.
• Conduct supplier and market analysis to identify opportunities, mitigate risk and drive improvements.
• Deliver commercial evaluations and recommendations for supplier selection and contracts.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure the best outcomes for National Grid.
• Use data and market intelligence to identify value creation opportunities throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Partner with suppliers to improve performance and manage risk.
• Support process improvements that strengthen procurement capabilities across the business.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Procurement in regulated environment

Commercial negotiations

Stakeholder management

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Senior Category Buyer to join the IT Procurement team, covering IT hardware, infrastructure, end-user computing and related services. You will shape category strategies, lead sourcing initiatives and negotiate contracts in a regulated environment.

The role is hybrid with a Warwick base, offering a competitive salary, performance bonus and strong pension benefits. You will work with senior stakeholders to drive value across the supply chain.