Strategic Procurement Programme Lead – Infrastructure Equipment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Enhanced pension scheme

Share incentive plan

Car/Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Charity matching

Job summary

National Grid is seeking an experienced Procurement Programme Manager to lead strategic management of NGED's equipment portfolio, including transformers, switchgear, cables and network infrastructure. This role sits at the heart of major investment programmes, shaping long-term procurement and supply chain strategies for essential infrastructure.

You will partner with Category Managers, Sourcing Leads and senior stakeholders to align supply chain strategies with business priorities, balancing

Qualifications

• Significant experience in end-to-end procurement or major project delivery.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
• Excellent stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Experience with large infrastructure or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supply chain strategies for major equipment and infrastructure programmes across NGED.
• Translate business demand into procurement plans, forecasting models and long-term supply strategies.
• Partner with business leaders to align investment programmes with sourcing approaches and value.
• Define delivery models, commercial structures and go-to-market strategies for large-scale procurements.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and Sourcing teams to run strategic sourcing events and contracts.
• Provide procurement input into business cases, sanctions and cost forecasting.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Programme management

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Job description

National Grid is seeking an experienced Procurement Programme Manager to lead strategic management of NGED's equipment portfolio, including transformers, switchgear, cables and network infrastructure. This role sits at the heart of major investment programmes, shaping long-term procurement and supply chain strategies for essential infrastructure.

You will partner with Category Managers, Sourcing Leads and senior stakeholders to align supply chain strategies with business priorities, balancing