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Join a dynamic team within National Grid, where your expertise will be pivotal in managing a portfolio of Managed Service Agreements and supporting future tender processes. This permanent position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a balance between office presence and remote work.

Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Sourcing: Deliver multiple strategic sourcing events, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure optimal solutions.
- Supplier Relationships: Build and sustain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure exceptional performance in cost, quality, time, and compliance.
- Contract Management: Support contract management activities for a portfolio of strategic Managed Service Agreements.
- Negotiations: Lead negotiations and agreements of new call-off contracts as required.
- Documentation: Prepare contract documentation in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Advisory Role: Provide advice on commercial risks, issues, and governance, and develop plans to mitigate risks.
- Procurement Support: Offer critical support to Procurement teams in RFI/RFP shaping, negotiations, and contracting.
- Supplier Onboarding: Lead the onboarding of new supplier contracts.
- Process Improvement: Develop insights to continually improve supplier management processes through research and analysis of supply markets and emerging trends.

Qualifications and Experience:
- Educational Background: Degree level or equivalent.
- Contract Management: Comprehensive experience in contract management, from negotiation and onboarding to renewal and exit.
- Supplier Management: Experience managing outsourced Managed Service Provider contracts and onshore/offshore suppliers.
- Commercial Acumen: Proven ability to balance commercial priorities with risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
- Analytical Approach: Ability to interpret commercial and performance data, prepare reports, and make insightful recommendations.
- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of Energy & Utilities or another regulated environment is advantageous.
- Professional Accreditations: Industry standard and/or professional body accreditations (e.g., MCIPS) are highly desirable.
- Strategic Sourcing: Significant experience in strategic sourcing and category management.
- HVDC Projects: Knowledge in HVDC projects is useful but not essential.

This role is perfect for a seasoned Commercial professional looking to make a significant impact within a leading organisation. Apply now to take the next step in your career.

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