Head of Supply Chain & Risk Performance

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.

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.

* 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

* 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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