Graduate Analyst - Strategic Supplier Management, IT & Digital, Warwick

Our IT & Digital function uses new and disruptive technologies like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to improve how we work. We partner with the business to achieve our vision of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future.

The Strategy & Transformation Team ensures IT and Digital operations run smoothly and drive business growth. We manage a comprehensive IT strategy covering performance, workforce development, supplier management, delivery governance, process excellence, and financial oversight. We foster a culture of continuous learning and agile methodologies to safeguard our digital landscape, manage risks, and optimise costs.

Strategic Supplier Management Graduate Analyst

As a Graduate Analyst in Strategic Supplier Management, you will help shape how we work with suppliers and partners supporting our technology services. You will gain hands-on experience in supplier management, commercial operations, and contract management, learning how strategic supplier relationships deliver the digital capabilities that support National Grid's business. Working with experienced colleagues, you will develop analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, exploring how technologies like AI and automation can improve processes, enhance supplier performance, and drive better business outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Support the management of strategic technology suppliers to ensure our IT & Digital partners deliver value.
• Build an understanding of supplier management, contract management, and commercial governance within a large, complex organisation.
• Support supplier governance activities, including performance reporting, scorecards, supplier reviews, and stakeholder updates.
• Analyse supplier and service data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Help build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support successful service delivery.
• Contribute to contract and supplier lifecycle activities, ensuring agreements, documentation, and actions are effectively managed.
• Explore opportunities to use AI, automation, and digital tools to improve processes, reporting, and decision-making.
• Develop commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management skills while supporting projects that deliver value across the IT & Digital function.

What You'll Need to Apply

• A minimum 2:2 degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline. It doesn’t matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification.
• A full, valid UK driving licence by 27th September 2027 (your start date).
• Flexibility to travel within the role and throughout your rotations.
• You must have passed your driving theory test before attending the assessment centre and be able to provide evidence.

Location

• National Grid House, Warwick.
• May offer flexible hybrid working where possible.
• Expected to travel occasionally.

What You'll Get In Return

• Starting salary of £38,289 with annual increases.
• A £2,000 joining bonus.
• A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
• An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month during placements.
• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Access to flexible benefits (cycle-to-work, holiday buy/sell).
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking, and volunteering opportunities.
• A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion.

About the Graduate Programme

This is an 18-month programme with a tailored development pathway focusing on leadership, business, and technical skills. You will attend in-person and virtual development sessions. You will have support from your line manager, 1:1 coaching, and a mentor.

Core development includes making an impact, giving feedback, and presentation skills. The IT & Digital pathway includes AGILE and Scrum, and insights into engineering and electricity.

You will complete three 6-month placements across the UK to deepen your understanding of your speciality and the business. You will return to your initial placement area at the end of the programme to kickstart your career.

Important Information

• You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes.
• We recruit on a rolling basis and may close vacancies early.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship in most cases.
• It is your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK.