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Head of Supply Chain & Risk Performance

Waltham, MA

Job Description

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. So, join us as a Head of Supply Cahn Risk & Performance and find your superpower.

About the Role

Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence, this role plays a critical part in strengthening business resilience and value from the supply chain. As Head of Supply Chain Risk, Performance & Opportunity, you'll lead the enterprise approach to third party risk-setting the strategy, shaping enabling technology and delivering clear, decision ready insight for senior leaders.

You'll embed strong governance and controls across the end to end supplier lifecycle, working closely with Business Owners, Category teams and Procurement Risk & Compliance to manage risk and unlock opportunity. You'll also drive a unified, data led demand planning approach, improving visibility, performance and commercial decision making across the organization.

What You'll Do

* Own and evolve the end to end third party risk management strategy across the supply chain
* Lead supply chain risk technology, data and enterprise level reporting to deliver decision ready insight
* Translate internal data and market intelligence into clear risk, resilience and continuity actions
* Partner with Category teams to identify vulnerabilities and drive effective mitigation plans
* Embed strong governance, policies and controls across the full supplier lifecycle
* Lead an enterprise wide, data driven approach to demand planning and forecasting
* Strengthen supplier performance, insight and reputation through governance, KPIs and Voice of the Supplier feedback
* Build and lead a high performing team through coaching, capability development and succession planning

What You'll Need

* Significant senior-level experience in Third Party Risk Management, supplier risk, supply chain governance, within a complex and regulated environment.
* Strong understanding of supply chain risk, resilience, demand planning, and supplier performance
* Strong analytical capability, with the ability to convert complex data and risk signals into clear executive-level insights.
* Experience leading technology-enabled change, including data, reporting, and risk platforms.
* Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner effectively across functions and geographies.
* Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

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Annual Salary

$196,000-$230,000

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

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About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. So, join us as a Head of Supply Cahn Risk & Performance and find your superpower.

About the Role

Reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain Excellence, this role plays a critical part in strengthening business resilience and value from the supply chain. As Head of Supply Chain Risk, Performance & Opportunity, you'll lead the enterprise approach to third party risk-setting the strategy, shaping enabling technology and delivering clear, decision ready insight for senior leaders.

You'll embed strong governance and controls across the end to end supplier lifecycle, working closely with Business Owners, Category teams and Procurement Risk & Compliance to manage risk and unlock opportunity. You'll also drive a unified, data led demand planning approach, improving visibility, performance and commercial decision making across the organization.

What You'll Do

* Own and evolve the end to end third party risk management strategy across the supply chain
* Lead supply chain risk technology, data and enterprise level reporting to deliver decision ready insight
* Translate internal data and market intelligence into clear risk, resilience and continuity actions
* Partner with Category teams to identify vulnerabilities and drive effective mitigation plans
* Embed strong governance, policies and controls across the full supplier lifecycle
* Lead an enterprise wide, data driven approach to demand planning and forecasting
* Strengthen supplier performance, insight and reputation through governance, KPIs and Voice of the Supplier feedback
* Build and lead a high performing team through coaching, capability development and succession planning

What You'll Need

* Significant senior-level experience in Third Party Risk Management, supplier risk, supply chain governance, within a complex and regulated environment.
* Strong understanding of supply chain risk, resilience, demand planning, and supplier performance
* Strong analytical capability, with the ability to convert complex data and risk signals into clear executive-level insights.
* Experience leading technology-enabled change, including data, reporting, and risk platforms.
* Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and partner effectively across functions and geographies.
* Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

More Information

#LI-NK1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-WALTHAM #LI-PROCUREMENT

Annual Salary

$196,000-$230,000

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

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About National Grid

National Grid lies at the heart of a transforming energy system. Our business areas play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, while continually seeking ways to make the energy system clean, fair, and affordable. In the UK we own and develop the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, taking electricity from where it’s generated to where it’s needed. 

National Grid Electricity Distribution delivers electricity to over 20 million people across homes and businesses in the Midlands, South West England, and South Wales. 

In the US, we own and operate electricity and natural gas networks, serving over 20 million people across New York State and Massachusetts. 

National Grid Ventures operates across the UK, Europe, and the US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. National Grid Partners invests in entrepreneurs at the intersection of energy and emerging tech, with capital, resources, connections, and know-how.

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