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

Our IT & Digital function is using new and disruptive technologies to help improve how we do our job – through cloud computing, artificial intelligence or machine learning to name just a few. From IT support to data, security to new technologies, we partner with the business to achieve our overall vision to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future. Within IT&D, the Strategy & Transformation Team ensure that IT and Digital operations not only run smoothly but also drive business growth.

Manage a comprehensive IT strategy that includes performance, workforce development, supplier management, delivery governance, process excellence, and financial oversight. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and agile methodologies, we safeguard our digital landscape, effectively manage risks, and optimise costs for maximum efficiency. As a Graduate Analyst - Strategic Supplier Management, you'll help shape how we work with the suppliers and partners that support our technology services.

You'll gain hands-on experience of supplier management, commercial operations and contract management, learning how strategic supplier relationships help deliver the digital capabilities that support National Grid's business. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll develop analytical, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills while exploring how technologies such as 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 and help ensure our IT & Digital partners deliver value to the business.
• 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, helping to ensure agreements, documentation and actions are effectively managed.
• Explore opportunities to use AI, automation and digital tools to improve processes, reporting and decision-making.
• Develop your commercial, analytical and stakeholder management skills while supporting projects that deliver value across the IT & Digital function.

What You'll Need to Apply

• You'll need to achieve a minimum 2:2 in Supply Chain, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related degree discipline.
• It doesn’t matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.
• Please note: Due to the amount of travel required for this role, you must obtain a full, valid UK driving licence no later than 27th September 2027 (by your start date, offer conditional if successful).
• If you progress to the assessment centre stage, you must have passed your driving theory test before attending and be able to provide evidence of this.
• You’ll need flexibility to travel within role and throughout your rotations as in order to carry out the requirements of this role you'll need to travel to sites and suppliers.

Location

This role is based in National Grid House, Warwick and may offer flexible hybrid working, where possible. You'll be expected to travel occasionally as part of your role.

What You'll Get In Return

• We are proud to offer a starting salary of £38,289 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
• A £2,000 joining bonus upon starting the programme.
• A £2,400 payment upon successful completion of the programme.
• An accommodation allowance of up to £200 per month as you move around the business during placements.
• Additional annual leave when moving between placements, plus support with relocating your personal belongings.
• Dedicated mentoring, regular feedback, networking opportunities, and volunteering opportunities to support your development.
• A permanent role with National Grid upon successful completion of the programme.

About the Graduate Programme

As you'll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you'll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You'll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid.

We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 1:1 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life. All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills.

Aligned to our IT & Digital pathway you’ll develop your IT technical skills including AGILE and Scrum. You’ll also gain important insights in engineering and electricity to help broaden your understanding of our business and industry.

We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you’ll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your career.

About National Grid

National Grid is the UK’s critical energy infrastructure company, operating the electricity network and infrastructure that connects millions of people to the energy they use every day, supporting homes, businesses and communities across England and Wales. We know the future of energy won't be shaped by what we know today. It will be shaped by what's possible tomorrow. That's why we're investing in the next generation of talent, giving apprentices, undergraduates and graduates the opportunity to learn from experts, gain hands-on experience and contribute to work that matters from day one.

More Information

You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes. Before applying, please carefully review all available programmes and choose the one that best matches your interests and career goals. We recruit on a rolling basis across our Early Careers Roles. We may close our vacancies early once we have enough applications. We therefore encourage you to apply as early as possible.

National Grid's Early Careers opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme. Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.