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Are you a Procurement professional? Do you want to join our expanding Global Procurement team and play a key role in the transition to net zero?
Join us as we transform our energy industry!
Life at National Grid – Procurement
National Grid will be investing over $48bn across our UK and US businesses and our procurement teams will play a significant role in supporting the investment, providing transformational solutions to achieve net zero. And that’s why we’re expanding our team globally with 90 additional roles.
We’re currently a team of over 300 talented professionals that cover a diverse range of categories from Indirect, IT & Digital, Network Operations (Maintenance & Repair) to 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.
We embrace flexibility, inclusivity and empower our team to shape their own success with our dynamic hybrid working environment and realise that to be successful we must invest in our people and capabilities.
Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.
Our values underpin everything we do, and they inform our decisions, shape our company and are integral to how our customers and communities experience us. We pride ourselves on our values which enable us to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future, and they are:
• Do the right thing – By doing so creates a purpose and belonging, putting our customers first and safe
• Find a better way – When we find a better way, we work together to drive innovation and find solutions for our customers
• Make it happen – We take bold steps and calculated risks to drive action, performance and results
What you'll do
THESE POSITIONS CAN BE LOCATED IN MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW YORK STATE OR ANY NEIGHBORING STATES.
Working as part of our Gas Mains and Services or Pipeline Team and reporting into the Category Manager, you will be empowered to bring to life our category strategies through the delivery of tenders and initiatives that will ensure that your stakeholders across the UK and US have the goods and Services they need to accelerate the £40bn of investment to upgrade of our networks to meet future energy needs in a decarbonised world.
• Value-Driven Strategic sourcing – Lead multiple sourcing events within the category portfolio and ensure the delivery of high-value and complex tenders
• Category Management – Play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a category strategy, taking the lead on identifying and executing value initiatives ensuring optimal solutions for National Grid
• Supplier management and collaboration – Foster and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and collaborate with stakeholders building partnerships that encourage innovation and drive value
• Procurement advisor – Set the standards for procurement excellence and actively coach and guide other Category Leads (Buyers) and Assistants within the team
What we're looking for
We’re looking for people who can demonstrate creativity and commercial acumen whilst identifying opportunities to drive value and deliver our net zero ambition, and a passion to grow yourself and our business. Someone who;
• Has significant experience in leading the development and execution of category strategies and management of tendering events.
• Brings prior experience from roles such as Senior Category Lead or Senior Buyer – Alternatively if you’re ready to step up into a more senior capacity, we encourage you to apply
• Can effectively communicate, engage, and form dynamic teams with stakeholders building strong working relationships at all levels.
• Can collate and organise data, analyse commercial issues and bring insight to the detail of costs and contracts.
• Can scope, deliver, and execute robust fit for purpose contractual agreements
What you'll get
• Consistent growth potential and development
• Competitive compensation package including robust benefits with an annual bonus
• Access to numerous wellness programs, employee resource groups, and community investment programs
• A multitude of company-endorsed community programs to participate in
• This role is hybrid office/remote, working within the National Grid service territory
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Annual Salary:
UNY: $78,000-$92,000
DNY: $94,000-$110,000
MA: $88,000-$103,000
Salary commensurate on location and experience.
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 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.
