Graduate Buyer: Rotational Procurement & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Sharesave plan

£2,000 joining bonus

£2,400 completion bonus

Accommodation allowance up to £200/mo

Job summary

National Grid is offering an 18-month Graduate Buyer Scheme based in Warwick, combining three six-month placements across Global Procurement with a broadening experience in other areas of the business.

You will support strategic sourcing, research markets, oversee end-to-end procurement, and lead tender activities while developing stakeholder relationships and commercial acumen for a permanent role within Global Procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline.
• Willingness to travel across rotations.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to sourcing events and shape procurement strategies.
• Research supply markets and share insights to support category development and decision-making.
• Manage sourcing processes from supplier engagement through to contract award.
• Collaborate with contract managers and suppliers to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement.
• Lead tender activities for key business needs, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality outcomes.
• Forecast requirements and align procurement activity to business priorities.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Market research

Tender leadership

Procurement lifecycle

Stakeholder collaboration

Forecasting demand

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Education

2:2 degree

Job description

National Grid is offering an 18-month Graduate Buyer Scheme based in Warwick, combining three six-month placements across Global Procurement with a broadening experience in other areas of the business.

You will support strategic sourcing, research markets, oversee end-to-end procurement, and lead tender activities while developing stakeholder relationships and commercial acumen for a permanent role within Global Procurement.