Procurement Summer Internship, Warwick

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (pro‑rated)

Generous pension and private medical

Mentorship and development programme

Job summary

National Grid is offering a 12-week Summer Internship in its Procurement function at Warwick. You will support strategic sourcing and supplier management across key areas, with exposure to category strategies and real procurement projects.

The role reports to a Category Manager or Senior Buyer and offers development towards the Graduate Programme. You should be in your penultimate year with at least a 2.2 degree.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student aiming for a minimum 2.2 degree in any discipline.
• Eligibility for National Grid Summer Internship based on academic criteria.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic sourcing events with Senior Buyers, Category Managers and stakeholders.
• Assist in researching supply markets, suppliers and industry trends.
• Help execute sourcing processes from market engagement through to contract award.
• Collaborate with Contract Managers to ensure delivery of contracted activities and identify improvements.
• Contribute to tender events for key products and services and ensure best-in-class procurement practices.
• Support forward planning by identifying future requirements and robust forecasts.
• Assist in drafting contractual agreements meeting stakeholder needs.
• Gain exposure to procurement systems, governance and commercial strategy.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract drafting

Forecasting

Education

Penultimate year

2.2 degree in any discipline

Job description

The Procurement Summer Internship is a 12-week placement designed for current university students seeking meaningful work experience during their studies. This structured programme offers training and development within National Grid’s Procurement function, with the potential to progress directly onto the Graduate Development Programme upon successful completion.

As a Procurement Intern, you’ll be part of a team responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier management across key business areas. Reporting into a Category Manager or Senior Buyer, you’ll support the development and delivery of category strategies, gaining exposure to real procurement projects and helping drive value for the organisation.

This internship offers a valuable opportunity to explore a career in procurement, build commercial awareness, and contribute to the energy transition by supporting the sourcing of goods and services that enable National Grid’s critical infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do

• Support strategic sourcing events by working with Senior Buyers, Category Managers, and stakeholders to understand and challenge business demand
• Assist in researching supply markets, suppliers, and industry trends to inform procurement decisions
• Help execute sourcing processes from market engagement through to contract award
• Collaborate with Contract Managers to ensure successful delivery of contracted activities and identify opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to tender events for key products and services, ensuring best-in-class procurement practices
• Support forward planning by identifying future requirements and helping to build robust forecasts
• Assist in drafting contractual agreements that meet stakeholder needs and expectations
• Gain exposure to procurement systems, governance, and commercial strategy

What You'll Need to Apply

You’ll need to be in your penultimate year and expecting to achieve a minimum 2.2 degree in any discipline.

Location

This role is based in National Grid House, Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working, where possible.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a salary of £25,946 (pro rata) for the duration of your 12 week Summer Internship.

As a first step in your career within the energy industry, our Summer Internship offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and gain insight into what a career with National Grid can offer.

Alongside a tailored development programme, you'll also enjoy a range of fantastic rewards and benefits, including:

• Meaningful, hands‑on experience working on real projects that contribute to the future of energy.
• The opportunity to develop valuable professional, technical and leadership skills.
• A dedicated support network, including mentorship, regular feedback and guidance from experienced colleagues.
• 26 days' annual leave (pro-rated where applicable), plus statutory holidays.
• The opportunity to participate in our employee wellbeing programmes and initiatives.

You’ll gain more than just experience. We believe in nurturing talent and recognising exceptional performance. If you excel during your placement, you may receive an offer to join our Graduate Programme after you successfully complete your degree.

About our Summer Internship Programme

Our 12-week Summer Internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career within the energy sector. Throughout your placement, you’ll receive a tailored development programme designed to support your growth and development. This includes a combination of in-person and virtual training sessions led by our development team, as well as access to a range digital learning tools to help further enhance your skills.

Throughout your placement you’ll have opportunity to make connections amongst your cohort as well as regular check ins with a mentor and our Early Careers Team. Day-to-day, your placement manager will provide you access to a variety of on-the-job opportunities where you’ll take on real assignments and projects to make a genuine impact within your respective function. By the end of your placement, you’ll have developed your understanding of our business and the energy sector for your future career.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales.

We know the future of energy won’t be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands‑on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

Are you ready to unlock the power of the possible?

More Information

National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.