Supply Chain Lead
Livingston, GB, EH54 8AF Aberdeen, GB, AB32 6US
Supply Chain Lead
Salary: c. £56,250 plus up to 6% bonus
Aberdeen or Livingston
Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days remote. Occasional travel to other sites across the Scotland & North region will be required.
About the role
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to 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.
As a Supply Chain Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering regional sourcing strategies and managing end-to-end procurement processes. You’ll collaborate closely with the Supply Chain & Commercial team for the Scotland & North region to ensure goods and services are procured efficiently, compliantly, and with maximum value for money. This role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape sourcing decisions that impact the region’s long-term strategy.
Key Accountabilities
- Leading sourcing strategies and procurement activities.
- Identifying and qualifying local and regional suppliers.
- Conducting market research and supply base analysis.
- Managing tender processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
- Developing and maintaining supplier contracts.
- Supporting implementation of centre-led category strategies.
- Leading contract management initiatives.
- Coaching and mentoring junior team members.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Collaborating with central supply chain teams to align regional and organisational goals.
Experience Required
You'll be a strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset, confident in building strong relationships and guiding others. You'll bring a proactive approach to problem-solving, excellent communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement and development.
Key requirements and Experience
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain roles
- Line management experience
- Strong understanding of supply chain practices including category spend analysis and supplier management
- Demonstrated ability to lead sourcing activities and deliver results
- Strong project management and data analysis capabilities
- Degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Engineering, or similar - desirable
- MCIPS (or equivalent) qualification or working towards - desirable
- Full UK car driving licence
What we can offer you
Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, incl. 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 such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
About us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security.
We are responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain.
National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country.
We are 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.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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