Procurement Programme Manager

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Programme Managers to join our team on a Full Time, Permanent basis!

Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Programme Manager, reporting to the Head of Major Offshore Programmes & Procurement Business Partner – SI. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with Business Units to deliver innovative commercial and procurement strategies for major projects and programmes.

As a key player in our organization, you will work alongside Joint Venture Project Partners to execute procurement strategies and drive successful outcomes. You will coordinate across various procurement functions, including Category Managers, Supply Chain Risk teams, Strategic Supplier Leads, and the Market Supplier Development team, ensuring seamless execution of commercial strategies for significant projects.

This is an incredible opportunity to make a real impact by providing valuable insights, updates, and recommendations that support Business Unit delivery. If you are passionate about procurement and ready to take on exciting challenges in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be part of our journey towards success!

National Grid is leading the charge towards a Net Zero future in the UK and NE of USA. We recognize that decarbonizing our electric and gas systems will require resolving many questions and seeking new partnerships, technologies and transformative investments.  Over the next 5 years, we will be investing over £60bn across our UK and US businesses – nearly double the investment over the past 5 years.  This is an exciting time for our industry that is creating significant opportunities for National Grid; this is not just a moment in time; it's a game-changing era that will shape National Grid's success for decades to come.

Given this backdrop, our supply chains are facing an unprecedented set of challenges and are at the forefront of our plans, placing National Grid Procurement at the centre of our Net Zero goals. We have set out an ambitious transformation plan, focused on becoming a client of choice for our supply partners whilst ensuring outstanding outcomes for our Business Units (BUs).  Our strategy revolves around significant changes in three core areas:

• Partnering: We are forging closer ties with our supply chain, aligning ourselves more closely with each NG Group Business Unit (BU).
• Scale: We are leveraging the immense scale of our group to unlock even greater potential. By harnessing our collective strength, we can achieve remarkable things.
• Operational Transformation: We are revolutionizing the way we work as a team. Embracing new approaches and technologies, we are streamlining processes and making the day-to-day job simpler and more efficient.

What You'll Do

As a Procurement Programme Manager at National Grid, you will play a key role in driving our procurement initiatives and shaping the future of our supply chain operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with business partners and Business Unit counterparts to identify support needs and develop procurement strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
• Resource and Cost Management: Recommend optimal resourcing for project teams and coordinate cost estimation efforts to inform project budgets.
• Sourcing Strategy Development: Co-define and lead sourcing strategies with category leads to ensure effective procurement processes.
• Program Input and Delivery: Provide input for program/project sanctioning and define the overall delivery model, including commercial constructs and go-to-market approaches.
• Execution Leadership: Drive the successful execution of programs and projects, managing supplier coordination and claims effectively.
• Risk Assessment: Proactively assess and mitigate procurement-related risks while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Team Development: Manage and mentor a motivated team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Procurement Expertise: You have extensive experience in end-to-end procurement and supply chain program management, as well as project development, enabling you to navigate complex environments with ease.
• Supply Chain Management: Your background includes broad supply chain management experience, equipping you to handle challenges in intricate settings effectively.
• Dynamic Communication Skills: You possess the ability to communicate dynamically at all levels within National Grid and engage confidently with senior leaders in supplier organizations, fostering strong relationships.
• Team Leadership: You have a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, inspiring collaboration and driving success.
• Business Acumen: With a solid understanding of broader business objectives, you align procurement strategies with organizational goals to maximize impact.
• Negotiation and Dispute Resolution: You bring a strong skill set in negotiation and dispute resolution, ensuring that you achieve optimal outcomes in all interactions.
• Collaborative Approach: Your experience with cross-functional collaborative working methods allows you to effectively engage with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Skills: You have demonstrable problem-solving experience, particularly in managing large, complex projects, enabling you to tackle challenges head-on and deliver results.

If you are passionate about driving procurement excellence and ready to take on exciting challenges, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact at National Grid!

What You'll Get

A competitive salary between £55,000 – £69,000 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

More Information

• This role is offered on a Full-Time, Permanent basis
• We are also offering hybrid /flexible working where travel to the office will be as per business need. Base location for this role will be National Grid House in Warwick.
• This role closes on 3rd February 2025 however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible. Applications will be actively reviewed and processed prior to the deadline.

About Us

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people. And whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our function covers a diverse range of categories from Indirect, IT & Digital, Network Operations (Maintenance & Repair), Gas equipment and Services to large scale Construction and Network Equipment, with a clear mission: to enable a clean, fair, and affordable energy future through commercial, responsible and innovative supply chain leadership. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise.  We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.  National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.