Hiring: Senior Category Buyer Company: National Grid Location: Waltham, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:13:01 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management About the job Required Skills: •This role can be based in Brooklyn, Syracuse or Waltham MA •Play a key part within the Global Direct Team focused on a variety of direct buying activities. Day to day, you'll be working within the US & UK global procurement team, playing a key part in helping our business towards our Net Zero targets. •This is a global role where you will be working across various National Grid locations within the US and the UK and will therefore involve international travel, and would be ideal for any candidate with procurement, commercial or contract management experience. •Comfortable working in a global function and managing global suppliers •Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to manage contracts end to end, from conception through to completion, identifying risks early, implementing mitigation plans, and maximising opportunities to drive value. •Strengthening relationships, influencing external stakeholders and enhancing National Grid’s reputation. •Role model excellence in procurement standards, taking a proactive role in mentoring / providing guidance to Buyers and Associate Buyers where needed to ensure best-in-class methodologies are adopted and utilised across National Grid Global Procurement and system knowledge is shared. •Act as the commercial lead on supplier contracts, providing expert commercial leadership across a diverse portfolio to maximise contract efficiency, performance and value Compensation: •$91,000 - $106,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!