• Job Description

  Req#: 42679

  About us

  THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CANDIDATES WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE OF WALTHAM, MA; SYRACUSE, NY; BROOKLYN, NY; HICKSVILLE, NY

  National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system, spanning the US and the UK. Our businesses supply gas and electricity, safely, reliably and efficiently to millions of customers and communities. But we also drive change through engineering innovation and by incubating new ideas with the power to revolutionize our industry.

  As the world changes to embrace cleaner energy and businesses shift to operate in a more responsible way, we are leading that charge. We are focused on finding ways to decarbonize the energy system; from investing in renewable energy generation in the US, to building interconnectors to allow the UK to share clean energy with our neighbors in Europe.

  At National Grid, we don’t just ask our people to deliver to the highest standards. We also support them to be the best they can be. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds. National Grid’s ambition is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. We are committed to building a workforce which represents the communities we serve and a working environment in which each individual feels respected, fairly treated, valued and able to reach their full potential.
  

  Job Purpose

  The Lead Category Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting National Grid’s sourcing activities within the US Procurement organization. The leads are key members of our category management teams, and deliver innovative thinking supported by detailed analytics, data science, market research, and subject matter expertise, to help our category teams and stakeholders make effective sourcing decisions.

  US Procurement at National Grid is structured into four category teams: Electric, Gas, Corporate Indirects and Construction. This position is within our Gas Pipeline Services team which oversees the various materials & equipment needed for the maintenance and construction of our electric infrastructure.
  

  Key Accountabilities

  
  Category Management
  • Category Management and Strategic Sourcing subject matter expert with a desire and ability to lead procurement staff and stakeholders
  • Engage with Stakeholders to establish clear business needs, apply forward thinking skills to set near and long term E2E category strategies Execute strategic and complex sourcing activities utilizing various market approach tools; RFX, e-sourcing and reverse auction
  • Utilize varied and complex data sets to identify new opportunities to drive benefits through the contracts E2E lifecycle
  • Evaluate and apply the concept of total cost of ownership (TCO) and supplier and contract switching costs to support decision making options

  Commercial Negotiation
  • Have a solid understanding of and ability to apply commercial and legal concepts to successful negotiation and contract development.
  • Establish structured negotiation strategies with clarity of desired outcomes, leveraging stakeholder input and support where appropriate
  • Provide support to team members in development of negotiation strategies

  Supplier Relationship Management
  • Identify critical suppliers and create appropriate engagement plans to ensure our Supply Chain risk profile
  • Demonstrate a collaborative approach with supply base and develops integrated plans to drive appropriate value for business and customer requirements
  • Build appropriate supplier performance measurements (KPIs) into contractual frameworks

  Systems and Analytics

  • Ability to adapt to different ERP systems such as SAP, Power BI, Ariba, Spend Analytics
  • Understands how to analyze large data sets and extract information for strategic decision making

  
  

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; supply chain, finance, business, operations, construction management or engineering preferred.
  • Advanced coursework and or professional certifications preferred (e.g. MBA, CPM, mCIPS).
  • Preferred 7+ years’+ experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and vendor management.
  • Ability to effectively time-manage competing priorities, lead and manage cross-functional teams and effectively delegate as appropriate
  • Strong interpersonal skills, specifically working cross-functionally to support critical business objectives at all levels of the company.
  • Ability and willingness to mentor and knowledge-share in areas of expertise and/or with more junior members of the team.
  • An equivalent combination of education and extensive subject matter expertise along with procurement experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education requirements listed above.
  
  

  More Information

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  Annual Salary

  $115,000-$135,000 DNY

  $107,000-$126,000 MA

  $96,000-$113,000 UNY

  Salary commensurate with experience and location

  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.

• About the company

  National Grid plc is a multinational electricity and gas utility company headquartered in London, England.

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