Senior Category Manager, MRO & Logistics

National Grid plc; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking a Category Manager for MRO Logistics and US facilities management in Syracuse, NY. The role focuses on developing category strategies, conducting market research, and managing tenders to drive value across the procurement portfolio.

Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, shaping regional and global contracts, and strengthening supplier relationships. The incumbent should hold MCIPS or equivalent and have experience in similar procurement roles.

Qualifications

• Degree standard or equivalent experience; MCIPS qualification is desirable.
• Previous experience in similar procurement/Category Manager roles; MCIPS preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a portfolio of Category Strategies and a procurement plan for their category area.
• Profile category area characteristics, research supply markets, and assess trends, opportunities and risks.
• Deliver value by planning and managing tender events for goods and services required by the business.
• Plan forward by identifying future requirements and timelines.
• Lead engagement of key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Scope and develop regional and global contractual agreements meeting category and customer needs.
• Drive supplier relationship management and contract relationship management.

Education

Degree standard or equivalent experience - MCIPS

Previous experience in similar procurement roles - MCIPS preferable

Job description

National Grid plc is seeking a Category Manager for MRO Logistics and US facilities management in Syracuse, NY. The role focuses on developing category strategies, conducting market research, and managing tenders to drive value across the procurement portfolio.

Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, shaping regional and global contracts, and strengthening supplier relationships. The incumbent should hold MCIPS or equivalent and have experience in similar procurement roles.