Procurement Programme Manager

About the role

Workplace

• The role is hybrid, based at either Castle Donington or Warwick, with office attendance expected at least twice a week.

What you'll do

• Lead procurement and supply chain strategies for major equipment and infrastructure programmes across NGED.
• Translate business demand into procurement plans, forecasting models, and long-term supply strategies.
• Develop sourcing approaches that balance commercial value, risk, and security of supply with business leaders.
• Define programme delivery models, commercial structures, and go-to-market strategies for large-scale procurement.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing events and contract awards with Category Managers and Sourcing teams.
• Provide procurement input to programme sanctioning, business cases, and cost forecasting.
• Coordinate suppliers, manage contract performance and claims, and engage stakeholders to deliver programmes.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain, commercial, and delivery risks; recommend actions to senior stakeholders.
• Lead supplier engagement and build partnerships supporting innovation, resilience, and long-term value.
• Capture lessons learned, embed continuous improvement, and develop high-performing collaborative teams.

What you'll need

• Significant experience in end-to-end procurement, supply chain programme management, or major project delivery.
• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, commercial strategy, and supply chain management in complex infrastructure or regulated environments.
• Experience developing procurement and supply chain strategies for large investment programmes.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including cost modelling, forecasting, and budget management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to communicate and influence at senior levels internally and externally.
• Experience leading negotiations, managing disputes, and achieving positive commercial outcomes.
• Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience navigating complex programmes and competing priorities.
• Experience collaborating across multiple functions and business areas.
• Ability to identify opportunities, manage risk, and turn insight into action.

Compensation and benefits

• Salary is £61,000–£76,000 per annum, dependent on capability.
• Bonus is based on personal and company performance.
• Contributory pension scheme offers double matching up to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Flexible benefits are available.