Contracts Analyst

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Contracts Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in managing contracts and supplier relationships in the energy sector. This position offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract management. With a focus on a sustainable energy future, you will contribute to innovative projects that shape the energy landscape. Enjoy a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary, along with a range of benefits designed to support your career and personal growth.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Contributory Pension Scheme

Share Incentive Plans

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Support Lines

Charitable Giving Options

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of contract management and supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with invoicing/payment systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage contracts ensuring compliance with policies.
• Monitor contract performance and address issues.

Skills

Contract Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Contract Management Systems (CMS)

Coupa

Job description

About us

National Grid Interconnectors is at the heart of the UK’s transition to a net zero energy future. We operate HVDC Interconnectors connecting the UK’s energy system to neighboring countries, facilitating energy import and export.

We own and are developing new HVDC Interconnectors to meet future demands for greener energy solutions.

Position: Contracts Analyst

We are recruiting a Contracts Analyst within the UJV Operations team, reporting to the Senior Contract and Commercial Manager. The role involves managing contracts with our supply chain and ensuring suppliers can deliver operational requirements.

The Contracts Analyst will oversee a portfolio to manage the supply chain effectively, ensuring proper contracting approaches are followed. Basic knowledge of contract management, risk identification, compliance monitoring, and supplier relationships is desirable.

This role is based in Warwick with hybrid working options.

Key Accountabilities

1. Develop and manage contracts ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
2. Manage purchase orders and invoices, tracking costs for payments.
3. Collaborate across departments to meet business requirements.
4. Support stakeholder needs and process Spend Request Forms, monitor contracts, and track costs.
5. Monitor contract performance and address issues.
6. Assist with contract-related matters for team members and stakeholders.
7. Review and improve processes for consistency and efficiency.

About you

• Basic understanding of contract and supplier relationship management.
• Familiarity with Contract Management Systems (CMS) and invoicing/payment systems like Coupa.
• Basic knowledge of contract law.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ownership of workload and multitasking skills.

What you'll get

Salary between £39,057 and £42,503, dependent on capability. Benefits include a performance bonus, a contributory pension scheme with company matching up to 12%, share incentive plans, salary sacrifice schemes, employee support lines, and charitable giving options.

About us

National Grid is leading efforts to decarbonize energy, investing in interconnectors and renewable energy globally. We aim for a clean, fair, and affordable energy future, prioritizing climate action and net zero goals.

More Information

This role closes on 30th April 2025 at 23:59. Early applications are encouraged. We value diversity and support flexible working arrangements to help employees thrive.