Strategic Procurement Programme Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Employer pension scheme

Share incentive plan

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Grid is seeking an experienced Procurement Programme Manager to shape the strategy for equipment and infrastructure procurement within NGED. The role combines strategic planning, demand forecasting and supplier engagement to secure materials and commercial value for the UK network.

You will partner with Category Managers, Sourcing Leads and senior stakeholders to balance risk, value and security of supply across major investment programmes while delivering value-led procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in end-to-end procurement, supply chain programme management or major project delivery.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, commercial strategy and supply chain management within complex infrastructure or regulated environments.
• Experience developing procurement and supply chain strategies for large investment programmes.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including cost modelling, forecasting and budget management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate and influence at senior levels internally and externally.
• Experience leading negotiations, managing disputes and driving positive commercial outcomes.
• A proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading procurement and supply chain strategies for major equipment and infrastructure programmes across NGED.
• Translating business demand into robust procurement plans, forecasting models and long‑term supply strategies.
• Partnering with business leaders to understand investment programmes and develop sourcing approaches that balance commercial value, risk and security of supply.
• Defining programme delivery models, commercial structures and go‑to‑market strategies for large-scale procurement activities.
• Working alongside Category Managers and Sourcing teams to develop and execute strategic sourcing events and contract awards.
• Providing procurement input into programme sanctioning, business case development and cost forecasting activities.
• Driving successful programme execution through supplier coordination, contract performance management, claims resolution and stakeholder engagement.
• Identifying and mitigating supply chain, commercial and delivery risks while providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Leading supplier engagement activities and building strong partnerships that support innovation, resilience and long‑term value creation.
• Capturing lessons learned and embedding continuous improvement across procurement, category and business teams.
• Developing high‑performing teams and fostering a collaborative "One Team" approach across Procurement and the wider business.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Commercial acumen

Job description

National Grid is seeking an experienced Procurement Programme Manager to shape the strategy for equipment and infrastructure procurement within NGED. The role combines strategic planning, demand forecasting and supplier engagement to secure materials and commercial value for the UK network.

You will partner with Category Managers, Sourcing Leads and senior stakeholders to balance risk, value and security of supply across major investment programmes while delivering value-led procurement outcomes.