Strategic Procurement Industrial Placement Hybrid 12 Months

National Grid Plc; Warwick; Híbrido; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

26 days’ annual leave

Mentorship / Early Careers Team

Tailored development programme

Resumo da vaga

National Grid is offering a 12-month Industrial Placement in Warwick for penultimate-year students, with a structured development programme and exposure to strategic procurement activities. The role sits within a team that collaborates with Category Managers, Senior Buyers and business stakeholders to deliver category strategies.

Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in supplier relationship management and procurement processes, with a clear pathway to National Grid's Graduate

Qualificações

• Penultimate year student with a minimum 2.2 degree.
• No strict degree requirements; open to diverse backgrounds.
• Enthusiasm to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world procurement.

Responsabilidades

• Support multiple strategic sourcing events with Senior Buyers and Category Managers.
• Assist in researching supply markets, suppliers, and trends.
• Help develop and deliver category strategies that drive procurement performance.
• Support end-to-end strategic sourcing processes from market engagement to contract award.
• Collaborate with Contract Managers to ensure delivery of contracted activities.
• Manage tender events for key products and services ensuring value for money.
• Contribute to forward planning by identifying future requirements and forecasting.
• Assist in scoping and developing contractual agreements to meet stakeholder needs.

Conhecimentos

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Formação

2.2 degree

Penultimate year student

Descrição da vaga

National Grid is offering a 12-month Industrial Placement in Warwick for penultimate-year students, with a structured development programme and exposure to strategic procurement activities. The role sits within a team that collaborates with Category Managers, Senior Buyers and business stakeholders to deliver category strategies.

Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in supplier relationship management and procurement processes, with a clear pathway to National Grid's Graduate