National Grid · 23 hours ago
Category Manager Customer Programmes
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$151K/yr - $178K/yrNational Grid delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. They are seeking a Category Manager to develop and implement strategic category strategies and manage procurement activities to optimize supply chain effectiveness.
DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver category strategies for Energy Efficiency and Marketing, ensuring maximum value and alignment with business priorities
Lead procurement activities including RFPs, Stage‑gate governance approvals, Preparing and submitting documentation to justify sourcing routes, and compliance with governance frameworks
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance against KPIs and continuous improvement
Provide strategic and commercial insight, including sustainability and risk mitigation recommendations
Coordinate across Procurement sub-functions (Sustainability, Risk & Transparency, Supplier Development)
Identify and mitigate risks such as supply chain disruptions, price volatility, and compliance gaps
Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering innovation and accountability
Support annual pipeline planning and savings workshops, ensuring delivery to senior stakeholders
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in systems such as Ariba and Coupa
Qualification
Required
Proven procurement experience in category management, ideally in Energy Efficiency and Marketing
Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management
Experience managing complex RFP processes and governance steps (PA23)
Strong understanding of sustainability objectives and supply chain risk management
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate effectively across functions
Experience leading high-performing teams and driving strategic change
Proficiency in procurement systems (Ariba, Coupa) and data analytics for decision-making
Degree level or relevant professional qualification such as CIPS, or equivalent experience
Company
National Grid
National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.
Founded in 1990
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (38)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.01BKey Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M
Leadership Team
Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
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