Supply Chain Lead

National Grid plc; Coventry, Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is looking for a Supply Chain Lead to manage strategic sourcing for major infrastructure projects. This pivotal role will ensure the selection of optimal suppliers, drive efficiencies, and keep projects on track. The ideal candidate will have proven sourcing experience, especially in construction, excellent analytical and negotiation skills, and a dedication to building strong supplier relationships. This position offers flexibility to work in a hybrid setup along with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 6%

26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefit schemes

Career progression and training

Free gym and exercise classes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a strategic sourcing or supply chain professional, ideally within construction or major projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sourcing projects from start to finish.
• Experience in supplier engagement, requirement definition, sourcing planning, and competitive bidding.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing strategic sourcing events for major projects.
• Developing and executing project sourcing strategies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

MCIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Construction contracting suites (including NEC)

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Company: National Gas

Requisition ID: 2342

Supply Chain Lead

Nottingham / Warwick, Hybrid

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters thatallow millions of homes and businessesto access the energy they need.We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

Are you passionate about driving strategic sourcing and building powerful supplier partnerships? If so, we want you to lead the way as our next Supply Chain Lead for Major Programmes.

As a Supply Chain Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-value, complex projects that are critical to the UK’s energy infrastructure. Your work will ensure we secure the best suppliers, drive value, and keep our major programmes on track, making a real difference to our business and the communities we serve.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and managing strategic sourcing events for major projects, ensuring goods and services are procured efficiently and effectively.
• Developing and executing project sourcing strategies, using data analysis and market insights to inform decisions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with critical suppliers and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), analysing bid responses, negotiating pricing and contract terms, and awarding contracts.
• Conducting market research to identify new suppliers and industry trends.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, helping them reach their full potential.
• Driving contract management initiatives to deliver value and efficiencies.
• Collaborating with project managers, engineers, and the central Supply Chain team to align strategies and deliver successful outcomes.
• Managing the procurement of long-lead items and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

About you

You’re a confident communicator and a natural collaborator, able to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels. Your proactive approach and analytical mindset mean you’re always looking for ways to add value and solve problems before they arise.

Key requirements & experience

• Proven experience as a strategic sourcing or supply chain professional, ideally within construction or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracting suites (including NEC).
• Demonstrated ability to manage sourcing projects from start to finish.
• Experience in supplier engagement, requirement definition, sourcing planning, and competitive bidding.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards).

What we offer

• Annual bonus of 6% based on personal and company performance
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra or sell days
• Overtime at x1.5 normal and then x2 on Sunday
• Double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
• Opt-In flexible benefit scheme, including salary sacrifice private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy/shared parental leave
• Career progression, professional training and development – including access to LinkedIn Learning
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Free gym and exercise classes, subsidised canteen and coffee shop onsite at our Warwick office
• Free parking

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

#LI-CT1 #LI-Hybrid #Hiring #Recruitment #SupplyChain #Procurement #NEC #Construction #Infrastructure #Utilities