Strategic Leader, Infrastructure & Network Procurement

National Grid Plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 40%

Contributory pension scheme (12% match

Share incentive plan

Company car

Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid Plc seeks a Head of Infrastructure & Network Procurement to provide strategic procurement leadership across major infrastructure and network programmes in the UK. Based in Warwick with hybrid working, you will partner with senior leaders to shape delivery models, drive value and manage risk on large-scale projects.

You will lead end-to-end procurement, develop commercial strategies, oversee supplier negotiations and build a high-performing team, with a bonus up to 40% and a

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading end-to-end procurement across large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong track record of delivering measurable business value through procurement strategies.
• Experience in large, matrixed organisations with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement delivery across major infrastructure and network programmes from sourcing strategy to contract execution.
• Develop commercial strategies that maximise value and enable programme outcomes.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape delivery models, market engagement, and procurement plans.
• Drive capital efficiency, cost optimisation, risk management and investment decisions.
• Lead development and execution of programme and supply chain strategies across complex projects.
• Coordinate resources across category management, supplier engagement, risk and procurement partnering teams.
• Oversee supplier selection, negotiations, contract management and dispute resolution.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, delivery and supply chain risks.
• Translate requirements into procurement programmes and work streams.
• Foster a collaborative 'One Procurement' culture across teams and stakeholders.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Commercial delivery

Supply chain management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Strategic procurement

Contract management

Risk management

Influence senior leaders

CIPS qualification

Degree-level qualification

Education

Degree-level qualification

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Job description

National Grid Plc seeks a Head of Infrastructure & Network Procurement to provide strategic procurement leadership across major infrastructure and network programmes in the UK. Based in Warwick with hybrid working, you will partner with senior leaders to shape delivery models, drive value and manage risk on large-scale projects.

You will lead end-to-end procurement, develop commercial strategies, oversee supplier negotiations and build a high-performing team, with a bonus up to 40% and a