Market & Supplier Development Manager

National Grid; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Waltham, MA is hiring a Market & Supplier Development Manager to lead the development and implementation of strategic supplier relationship management strategies. The role partners with category teams, business unit leads, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive value, risk management, and long-term collaboration across a complex supplier network.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, governance, and fit-for-purpose supplier segmentation while aligning with the

Qualifications

• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract models.
• Proven negotiation expertise with contract law knowledge.
• Sharp analytical capability to interpret KPIs and data.
• Comfort working in ambiguity and making clear recommendations.
• Strong program management to coordinate complex workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Emerging Supplier Relationship Management strategy with category teams and business unit leads.
• Lead engagement with emerging suppliers, workshops, and initiatives that drive value and long-term collaboration.
• Support supplier strategies by integrating cross-functional input (Sustainability, Risk) and aligning plans to priorities.
• Resolve conflicting priorities across categories and Business Units; provide recommendations and escalate when needed.
• Contribute to supplier segmentation, governance, performance management, and evolution of the emerging supplier management approach.
• Partner with global and regional teams to support commercial strategies, contract risk assessment, and mitigation planning.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Data analysis

Ambiguity tolerance

Program management

Job description

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. So, join us as a Market & Supplier Development Manager, and find your superpower

About the Role

To lead the development and implementation of strategic supplier relationship management strategies for National Grid, as defined by spend, complexity and strategic importance.

What You'll Do

• Deliver National Grid's Emerging Supplier Relationship Management strategy, partnering with category teams, and Business Unit leads.
• Lead engagement with emerging suppliers, workshops, and initiatives that drive value, innovation, and long-term collaboration.
• Support the development of supplier strategies by integrating cross-functional input (e.g., Sustainability, Risk) and aligning plans to business priorities.
• Help resolve conflicting priorities across categories and Business Units, providing recommendations and escalating where needed.
• Contribute to emerging supplier segmentation, governance, performance management, and the continuous evolution of our emerging supplier management approach.
• Partner with global and regional teams to support commercial strategies, contract risk assessment, and mitigation planning.

What You'll Need

• Outstanding stakeholder and supplier management skills, with the confidence and credibility to influence senior leaders-both within National Grid and across our strategic supplier network.
• Strong commercial acumen, including knowledge of commercial models and best-in-class supplier engagement techniques that drive continuous improvement and long-term value.
• Proven negotiation expertise, backed by solid understanding of contract law and experience delivering successful procurement / commercial outcomes.
• Sharp analytical capability, able to interpret KPIs and contract data, identify commercial risks, and support category teams in managing supplier performance.
• Comfort working in ambiguity, with the ability to make sound decisions and offer clear recommendations even when information is incomplete.
• Strong program management skills, able to coordinate complex workstreams with multiple stakeholders and consistently drive results.

More Information

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Annual Salary

$135,000-$158,000

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

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