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When you join our 18-month Graduate Development Programme as a Graduate Procurement Buyer, you’ll be working with the team to get the right supplies from the right supplier, at the right price and at the right time!
You will be working as a part of a diverse Global Procurement team which uses a strategic approach for buying all the goods and services needed for the company to stay sustainable. You’ll be involved in the development of category strategies, identification of need, finding and qualifying the suppliers, requesting proposals, negotiating with suppliers, contracting, delivery and analysing tenders.
Engaging with multiple business units in running full Strategic Sourcing Events through to contract awards, executing requirements on a framework of approved suppliers, whilst working closely with other like-minded procurement professionals and key stakeholders.
This role is based at Warwick with flexible, hybrid working.
About You
You’re a strong communicator, who can articulate effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals. You’re able to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships that will achieve successful outcomes and engage in a professional manner and possess strong leadership and influencing skills.
You’re an effective problem-solver, with the ability to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to develop innovative strategies to meet business needs and deliver long-term value. You’re self-aware and reflective, flexible and resilient, and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback whilst always acting with integrity and taking responsibility for your actions.
You’ll have a minimum 2.1 degree in any discipline and, ideally, have a valid full UK Driving Licence.
What Youll Get
You’ll work within one of the largest Procurement departments in the Midlands and develop skills and experience from a broad range of highly experienced peers. You’ll be offered a detailed induction and graduate training program that will give you the skills for a successful career in National Grid and Global Procurement. You will have a clear career path from day one, with great opportunities for development and promotion.
You will also be supported to work towards a CIPS professional qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply).
We are proud to offer a starting salary of £30,278 (Bachelors) or £31,379 (Masters)
As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Graduate Programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:
- £2,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
- 25 days holiday
- £2,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
- Up to £200 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
- Cost of living allowance (inner London, Metropolitan and Outer Metropolitan areas)
- Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship with regular feedback, and volunteering opportunities.
About Us
National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid don’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt.
The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.
Further Information
The closing date for this role is 13th November 2022, however, we encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.
Assessment centres will be held from 5th December.
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.
