2026 Buyer Industrial Placement, Procurement

Overview

12‑month procurement placement supporting strategic sourcing at National Grid.

Key Responsibilities

• strategic sourcing
• contract development
• tender management
• market research
• forecasting
• stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Help execute strategic sourcing processes from market engagement through to contract award -Scope and help develop contractual agreements that meet stakeholder needs and expectations -Collaborate with Contract Managers to ensure successful delivery of contracted activities and identify continuous improvement opportunities -Support multiple strategic sourcing events, working with Senior Buyers, Category Managers, and stakeholders to understand and challenge demand -Assist in researching supply markets, suppliers, and trends to inform category strategies and identify risks and opportunities -Manage tender events for key products and services, ensuring best-in-class procurement practices -Contribute to forward planning by identifying future requirements and supporting robust forecasting

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Benefits

-Gain exposure to procurement systems, processes, and governance, building a strong foundation for a future career in commercial roles -26 days holiday -A chance to land a place on our Graduate Programme subject to your performance during your placement. -Pensions plan, share-option scheme and flexible benefits -3 days development training, volunteering opportunities, close mentorship and regular feedback -Starting salary of £24,109

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

Interview Process

-assessment centres will be held between november - april 2026

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must have an existing right to work in the uk; standard sponsorship is not offered. -sponsorship may be considered only in exceptional cases where specialist skills cannot be sourced locally.