Strategic Procurement Placement – 12 Months (Warwick)

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Mentorship

Job summary

The National Grid Industrial Placement in Warwick offers a 12-month, structured programme for current university students to gain hands-on experience in procurement. You will support strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and category strategies while benefiting from tailored development and mentoring.

You’ll work with Senior Buyers and Category Managers across two six-month placements, with potential progression onto the Graduate Development Programme upon successful completion, and a

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student aiming for a 2.2 degree classification.
• Open to applicants from various backgrounds with a drive to apply knowledge.
• No specific degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple strategic sourcing events, working with Senior Buyers, Category Managers, and stakeholders to understand and challenge demand and help identify the best solutions for National Grid.
• Assist in researching supply markets, suppliers, and trends to inform category strategies and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support Senior Buyers and Category Managers in developing and delivering category strategies that drive continuous improvement and procurement performance.
• Help execute strategic sourcing processes from market engagement through to contract award.
• Collaborate with Contract Managers to ensure successful delivery of contracted activities and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage tender events for key products and services, ensuring best-in-class procurement practices and value for money.
• Contribute to forward planning by identifying future requirements and supporting robust forecasting.
• Support the scoping and development of contractual agreements that meet stakeholder needs and expectations.Gain exposure to procurement systems, processes, and governance, building a strong foundation for a future career in commercial and procurement roles.

Education

2.2 degree

Job description

The National Grid Industrial Placement in Warwick offers a 12-month, structured programme for current university students to gain hands-on experience in procurement. You will support strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and category strategies while benefiting from tailored development and mentoring.

You’ll work with Senior Buyers and Category Managers across two six-month placements, with potential progression onto the Graduate Development Programme upon successful completion, and a