Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, Procurement Strategy

National Grid

The Role

Overview

Aid procurement strategy by analyzing data, driving sustainability, and supporting digital projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • ai procurement
  • procurement analytics
  • data visualization
  • global planning
  • digital roadmap
  • training delivery

Tasks

-Training Sessions: Help plan, prepare, and deliver training sessions, learning how to create tailored learning plans for employees and provide coaching and feedback for their growth. -Digital Roadmap: Support the delivery of our digital roadmap including learning how we use AI for Procurement. -Brand Development: Participate in brand development and communication activities to ensure key messages reach internal and external stakeholders. -Data Dive: Analyze procurement systems, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive cost savings. -Sustainability Efforts: Work with our supply chain to drive environmental sustainability, track key metrics related to carbon disclosure, and support communication with stakeholders. -Benefits Tracking: Support the implementation and refinement of our Global Planning System to learn how benefits are tracked and reported. -Spend Analysis: Review and analyze spend data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Use data visualization and storytelling to communicate your ideas effectively.

Requirements

  • power bi
  • analytical skills
  • degree
  • visa free
  • driver's license
  • compliance

What You Bring

-Compliance Learning: Understand our global regulators and their requirements while participating in compliance reporting activities. -Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (such as sponsorship for an H-1B, TN, O, L, STEM OPT, or other employment-based work authorization) -Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights -An Analytical Mindset: You possess strong analytical skills, capable of dissecting data and drawing meaningful insights. -Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy -Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited institution preferably in supply chain, business or a related field. -Graduated between May 2025 and June 2026 -Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 8, 2026, or July 13, 2026 -Data Visualization: Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or data modelling is a plus!

Benefits

-Safety Culture: Get to know our Safety, Health, and Wellbeing culture by helping refine safety and business continuity plans. -Responsible Business: Learn about our Responsible Business commitments and how we partner with suppliers to build a sustainable supply chain that meets net-zero and other business objectives.

The Company

About National Grid

-Plays a critical role in delivering electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses. -Operates in both the UK and US, ensuring safe and reliable energy distribution. -Deeply involved in the development of renewable energy infrastructure, including wind and solar projects. -Key projects include cross-border power links to improve energy security and integrating low-carbon solutions. -Continually innovates to meet growing energy demand while reducing environmental impact. -Operates in both electricity and natural gas distribution across a vast geographical area in the US. -Invests in sustainability initiatives and clean energy infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Distribution

Gas Transmission

Gas Distribution

Hydrogen Transmission

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

Infrastructure

Renewable Energy

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

Commercial

Residential

Industrial

Utilities

Transport

Water Resources

Government

Heavy Civil

Marine

Visa Sponsorship

-candidates must have work authorization without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.