Graduate Analyst, Strategic Supplier Management

National Grid Plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave per year

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits (cycle-to-work, buy‑

Sharesave plan

Joining bonus £2,000

Completion bonus £2,400

Accommodation allowance

Mentoring and coaching

Relocation support

Permanent role on completion

Job summary

National Grid in the United Kingdom is offering a Graduate Analyst – Strategic Supplier Management role based in Warwick as part of an 18‑month graduate programme. You will gain hands‑on experience in supplier management, commercial operations and contract management while developing analytical and stakeholder skills.

You’ll work with IT & Digital partners to deliver value, explore AI and automation opportunities, and rotate across sites and suppliers to broaden your understanding of the

Qualifications

• Analytical and commercial mindset for supplier management.
• Ability to work with data, trends and insights.
• Interest in AI, automation and digital tools to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• You’ll support the management of strategic technology suppliers and help ensure IT & Digital partners deliver value to the business.
• Assist supplier governance activities, including performance reporting, scorecards, supplier reviews and stakeholder updates.
• Analyse supplier and service data to identify trends, risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Help build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support successful service delivery.
• Contribute to contract and supplier lifecycle activities, helping ensure agreements, documentation and actions are effectively managed.
• Explore opportunities to use AI, automation and digital tools to improve processes, reporting and decision‑making.
• Develop commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills while supporting projects that deliver value across IT & Digital.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

2:2 in Supply Chain, Business Management, Computer Science or Information Technology or related degree

Job description

National Grid in the United Kingdom is offering a Graduate Analyst – Strategic Supplier Management role based in Warwick as part of an 18‑month graduate programme. You will gain hands‑on experience in supplier management, commercial operations and contract management while developing analytical and stakeholder skills.

You’ll work with IT & Digital partners to deliver value, explore AI and automation opportunities, and rotate across sites and suppliers to broaden your understanding of the