Head of Infrastructure & Network Procurement
About the role
At National Grid, we're investing billions in critical infrastructure that will help deliver a cleaner, more secure energy future.
To achieve this, we need exceptional procurement leaders who can shape commercial strategy, influence major investment decisions, and ensure our supply chains are ready to support some of the UK's most significant energy programmes.
We're looking for a Head of Infrastructure & Network Procurement to provide strategic procurement leadership across major infrastructure and network programmes. Working closely with senior business leaders, you will develop and execute commercial and procurement strategies that drive value, manage risk and support the successful delivery of complex capital projects.
This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, leading end-to-end procurement delivery across large-scale programmes, whilst building strong partnerships across our procurement organisation and supply chain.
The role is hybrid with our base office located in Warwick, there will also be occasional travel to different sites.
What you'll do
- Lead procurement delivery across major infrastructure and network programmes, from sourcing strategy through to contract execution and ongoing delivery.
- Develop commercial strategies that support business objectives, maximise value and enable successful programme outcomes.
- Partner with senior business leaders to shape delivery models, market engagement approaches and procurement plans.
- Drive capital efficiency initiatives, supporting project cost optimisation, risk management and investment decisions.
- Lead the development and execution of programme and supply chain strategies across complex, high-value projects.
- Coordinate procurement resources and expertise across category management, supplier engagement, supply chain risk and procurement business partnering teams.
- Oversee supplier selection, commercial negotiations, contract management and dispute resolution where required.
- Proactively identify and mitigate commercial, delivery and supply chain risks.
- Translate business requirements into actionable procurement strategies and programmes of work.
- Foster a collaborative "One Procurement" culture, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, building capability and creating an environment where people can thrive.
What you'll need
We're looking for an experienced procurement leader who can operate confidently in a complex stakeholder environment and influence at the most senior levels.
You'll ideally have:
- Extensive experience leading end-to-end procurement, commercial delivery or supply chain management within large-scale infrastructure, capital projects or complex programmes.
- A strong track record of developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver measurable business value.
- Experience working within large, matrixed organisations and managing multiple stakeholders across business functions.
- The ability to build credibility and influence senior leaders, including executive-level stakeholders and supplier executives.
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation expertise and contract management capability.
- Experience managing procurement and supply chain risks within complex programmes.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive positive outcomes.
- Experience working collaboratively across procurement, project delivery, commercial, finance and operational teams.
- Degree-level qualification, CIPS qualification or equivalent professional experience.
What you'll get
As well as a competitive salary you will receive a bonus of upto 40% based on personal and company 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, a company car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
You'll have the opportunity to shape the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects that are critical to the UK's energy transition.
More Information
This role closes on 17th November at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.
Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.