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Procurement means getting the right supplies from the right supplier, at the right price and at the right time. Procurement are responsible for sourcing activities, negotiation and strategic selection of goods and services that are important to an organisation. Working for a FTSE 100 Global company, within Global Procurement, you’ll be in a dynamic team responsible for purchasing goods, services and works required to keep National Grid operating.
The 18-month graduate scheme within Global Procurement will set you up with the skills you need to kick-start a successful career within the department. Through two six-month placements within Global Procurement, as well as broadening placement within the wider business, you will be exposed to a wide variety of experiences that will help to shape your skills.
As a buyer within National Grid Global Procurement you could be procuring high-value construction contracts for major works, running sourcing processes to put in place the IT systems that underpin the company, or even purchasing a helicopter used to inspect the electricity network from above.
National Grid is committed to working towards Net Zero and as a Graduate on our Procurement Buyer Programme, you can support this by sourcing sustainable goods and services.
What you'll need
To meet the requirements for this role you must be on track to achieve/achieved a 2.1 in any degree discipline.
You will only be able to apply for one role per programme (i.e. one graduate role) for this campaign. Please ensure you apply to your most preferred role. Those who apply for more than one, will be withdrawn and asked to confirm their preference.
What you'll get
We're proud to offer a competitive salary from £29,254 (Bachelors) or £30,318 (Masters).
This opportunity is available at our head offices in Warwick.
The closing date for this role will be Sunday 7th November. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
Equality and Diversity
At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.
