Strategic Procurement Programme Lead for Infrastructure

National Grid; Hemington; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension with 12% company match

Share incentive plan

Salary sacrifice car

Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid is seeking an experienced Procurement Programme Manager to shape procurement strategy for NGED equipment, transformers, switchgear, cables and network infrastructure. You will lead long-term supply chain plans, engage senior stakeholders, and drive value through major investment programmes.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, Sourcing Leads and business partners to ensure alignment with network requirements and strategic priorities, while guiding delivery models and

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement experience.
• Strategy development for supply chain programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication.
• Experience delivering procurement for large investment programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supply chain strategies for major equipment and infrastructure programmes across NGED.
• Translate business demand into robust procurement plans and long-term supply strategies.
• Partner with business leaders to understand investment programmes and develop sourcing approaches.
• Define delivery models and go-to-market strategies for large-scale procurement activities.
• Work with Category Managers to develop and execute strategic sourcing events and contracts.
• Provide procurement input into business cases, cost forecasting and sanctions.
• Drive supplier coordination, contract performance management and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunities, manage risk and provide senior guidance.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Supply chain PM

Major projects

Strategic sourcing

Commercial strategy

Stakeholder management

Negotiations

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Risk management

Job description

National Grid is seeking an experienced Procurement Programme Manager to shape procurement strategy for NGED equipment, transformers, switchgear, cables and network infrastructure. You will lead long-term supply chain plans, engage senior stakeholders, and drive value through major investment programmes.

You will collaborate with Category Managers, Sourcing Leads and business partners to ensure alignment with network requirements and strategic priorities, while guiding delivery models and