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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 organization, 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.
About the Role
Head of Category - Group Directs High Voltage Direct Current
Reporting into the VP Procurement for National Grid Ventures and Group Directs this role is accountable for a suite of dedicated multi-million categories which includes end to end ownership of strategy, market insights and risk management, strategic souring through to contract management. This role will have 4 Direct Reports and 12 indirect reports.
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 center 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. 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.
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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.
It is anticipated that some international business travel may be required as part of this role.
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Annual Salary
NYC (Brooklyn and Surrounding Areas) : $180,000-$212,000
MA (Waltham and Surrounding Areas) : $168,000-198,000
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.
Salary : $168,000 - $198,000
