Senior Analyst (Supplier Performance), Capital Project Planning

National Grid plc; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Senior Analyst (Supplier Performance) for the Contracts, Controls & Workplan Development group in Northboro or Waltham, MA. This hybrid and in-field role requires occasional travel to support supplier performance and materials management across capital projects.

You will build supplier scorecards, monitor KPIs, and drive improvements with cross-functional teams, ensuring on-time delivery and risk management in a dynamic energy landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (supply chain, business, engineering).
• Two+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management, or analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with large data sets and reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving history.
• Ability to support storm-duty assignments when required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and lead times.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, dashboards, and reports.
• Track critical and long-lead materials from PO to delivery.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for status updates.
• Facilitate supplier reviews and action-tracking to closure.
• Analyze trends to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
• Support recovery plans for at-risk materials and schedule recovery.
• Maintain data integrity, governance, and standard work documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Reporting tools

Job description

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Analyst (Supplier Performance) for our Contracts, Controls & Workplan Development department in Northboro or Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid and in field role with occasional travel required.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

Job Purpose

The Analyst – Supplier Performance & Material Management supports supplier performance, material readiness, and supply chain visibility for National Grid's New England Electric Capital Investment Plan. This position is part of the Materials Management team supporting substation, transmission line, and distribution line projects.

The Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and maintaining supplier and material management data that supports effective decision-making across capital projects. The role works closely with the Project Manager, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Logistics, Warehousing, and suppliers to monitor material status, identify risks, maintain reporting, and support resolution of material-related issues before they impact project schedules.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, process discipline, and communication skills with an interest in utility materials management, supplier performance, and capital project execution.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor supplier performance against established KPIs, including on-time delivery, lead-time adherence, order confirmation accuracy, quality, and responsiveness.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards, dashboards, reports, and performance metrics to provide visibility into supplier performance, material readiness, and supply risks.
• Track critical and long-lead materials from purchase order placement through delivery, proactively identifying potential delays, shortages, and supply chain constraints.
• Coordinate with suppliers, Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, and Construction teams to gather material status updates and support issue resolution.
• Facilitate supplier performance reviews, shortage meetings, and follow-up actions, ensuring commitments, risks, and corrective actions are documented and tracked to closure.
• Analyze supplier and material performance trends to identify recurring issues, root causes, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Support the development and execution of recovery plans for at-risk materials, including production expediting, inventory transfers, alternate sourcing, and schedule recovery activities.
• Maintain data integrity, reporting accuracy, standard work documentation, action logs, risk registers, and governance records while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the Materials Management function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management, project controls, logistics, operations, analytics, or utility operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with large data sets and reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy required.
• Ability to support storm-duty assignments when required.

More Information

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$109,000 - $128,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

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.