Supplier Engagement Manager

National-Grid; New York (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Generous pension

Job summary

National Grid plc is hiring a Supplier Engagement Manager to lead relationships with strategic suppliers and drive value across the supplier landscape in the US. You will collaborate with category managers and business unit leads to embed consistent engagement and foster innovation.

You will shape supplier strategies with input from Sustainability, Risk, and Finance, while aligning with business priorities and commercial goals.

Qualifications

• Outstanding stakeholder and supplier management skills and credibility to influence senior leaders.
• Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of commercial models.
• Proven negotiation expertise with contract knowledge.
• Sharp analytical capability to interpret KPIs and data.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and make sound recommendations.
• Strong program management skills coordinating complex workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver National Grid’s Supplier Relationship Management strategy with sponsors and leads.
• Lead engagement with strategic suppliers, coordinating forums and initiatives.
• Support development of supplier strategies by integrating cross-functional input.
• Resolve conflicting priorities across categories and business units.
• Maintain oversight of supplier landscape and identify new markets.
• Contribute to supplier segmentation, governance, and performance management.
• Partner with global and regional teams to support commercial strategies and risk mitigation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Contract knowledge

Analytical thinking

Program management

Job description

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are celebrated. We utilize the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities.

About the Role

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 Supplier Engagement Manager, and find your superpower.

Reporting to the Head of Supplier Engagement & Governance, the Supplier Engagement Manager will play a pivotal role in positioning National Grid as a customer of choice for our suppliers. This role is key to strengthening and maximising critical supplier relationships to better support our strategic objectives. They will help shape and embed a consistent approach to ongoing engagements, lead relationships with our most strategic suppliers at C-Suite level and collaborate closely with category managers and Business Unit leads. Together, they will drive meaningful engagement, unlock innovation, and deliver initiatives that enhance National Grid’s standing as a preferred client—ultimately ensuring a resilient and future-ready supply chain for the next five to ten years.

What You'll Do

• Deliver National Grid’s Supplier Relationship Management strategy, partnering with executive sponsors, category teams, and Business Unit leads.
• Lead engagement with strategic suppliers, coordinating forums, 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.
• Maintain oversight of our supplier landscape and work with Market Supplier Development to identify and access new markets.
• Contribute to supplier segmentation, governance, performance management, and the continuous evolution of our 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

Syracuse, NY and surrounding area; $132,000-$155,000

Waltham, MA and surrounding area: $148,000-$174,000

Brooklyn/LI NY and surrounding area: $159,000-$186,000

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.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.