Senior Systems Analyst at National Grid in Warwick, England, United Kingdom | GBP47,442-51,664 | Kablio

Role

Description

spend dashboards

legal systems

query management

relationship calls

process improvement

compliance reporting

Collate our panel firm commercial information including rebates calculations, collation of data from the firms on other “value adds” given by the firms, ensuring continued accuracy of our spend dashboards and evolution or report production to support additional spend views requested
Support, manage and develop our bespoke legal systems – Legal Tracker (spend management), HighQ (document management and business facing portals), Harvey (AI) and Persuit (mini tender tool). Having the appropriate knowledge to assist the team with using the systems, the ability to troubleshoot issues and to develop the build (training can be provided for this).
Manage queries from both internal and external interfaces.
Lead quarterly relationship management calls with law firms and internal teams to promote effective collaboration, strengthen professional relationships, and proactively address operational challenges in particular any issues with the billing process.
Develop processes within the team to improve efficiencies; identify areas of inefficiencies and strategically analyse ways to improve, such as cost savings, trends, poor data etc.
Working with the Risk Management team to complete and submit our regulatory compliance reports.
Manage the invoicing process for our panel firm spend, including first line approval of invoices, approving rates in accordance with our agreed rates cards, ensuring process flow including that other approvers and payments team process on time

Requirements

collaboration

training

communication

analytics

system development

detail‑oriented

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and business entities to support delivery.
Ability to deliver training and support on our systems to small groups of stakeholders
Good interpersonal, influencing and communication skills to ensure effective engagement with all relevant stakeholders.
Analytical insight for reporting, dashboard creation, and data interpretation and ability to conduct spend analysis and calculations.
Ability or a keen interest and aptitude for learning how to develop our bespoke systems to stakeholder needs (eg creating simple business facing pages), trial and support the launch of new features and troubleshoot problems.
High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1990 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.

15,000 km

High-Voltage Network

Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.

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.

Culture + Values

Stand up for safety every day
Put our customers first
Be inclusive, supporting and caring for each other
Speak up, challenge and act where something doesn’t feel right
Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity
Increase efficiency to help with customer affordability
Work with others to find solutions for customers
Commit to learning and new ideas
Take personal ownership for delivering results
Be bold and act with passion and purpose
Focus on progress over perfection
Follow the problem through to the end

Environment + Sustainability

£51B Investment

Green Infrastructure Commitment

The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutral Goal

Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.

60% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.

99.4% Diversion

Construction Waste Management

99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.

37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2033/34 (excluding sold electricity)
100% electric light-duty fleet by 2030; transition medium/heavy-duty to zero-carbon alternatives
50% reduction in absolute SF6 emissions by 2030/31
20% reduction in energy consumption in flagship offices by 2030/31
50% reduction in annual air-travel emissions by 2025/26 (from 2019/20 baseline), with remaining emissions offset
Engage top 50% of US suppliers (by emissions) and top 80% of UK suppliers to set Science-Based Targets by 2025/26
17% reduction in controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY19
Connecting 1.35 GW of new low-carbon generation to the network in 2023-24
100% renewable energy purchased for metered estate
7.9% improvement in environmental value of non-operational land since FY21
100% of construction projects committing to deliver 10% net gain or greater
Zero waste to landfill across key areas by 2026
Restore natural environment by 10% on UK-managed land
ISO 14001 integrated management system certification

Inclusion & Diversity

Ranked #1 UK

Gender Equality Ranking

Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.

84% Score

Workforce Disclosure Initiative

Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.

#1 in Times Top 50

Gender Equality Employer Ranking

Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.

Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index

Index Inclusion

Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.

Aspiration to be among the most inclusive, diverse and equitable companies in business
Embed inclusion into everything we do
Build a diverse and innovative green workforce for our customers
Deliver organisation‑wide equity through our processes
Use our voice, platform and influence to create dialogue and elevate issues

Articles

Careers at National Grid

Sustainability

About Us

Role

Description

spend dashboards

legal systems

query management

relationship calls

process improvement

compliance reporting

Collate our panel firm commercial information including rebates calculations, collation of data from the firms on other “value adds” given by the firms, ensuring continued accuracy of our spend dashboards and evolution or report production to support additional spend views requested
Support, manage and develop our bespoke legal systems – Legal Tracker (spend management), HighQ (document management and business facing portals), Harvey (AI) and Persuit (mini tender tool). Having the appropriate knowledge to assist the team with using the systems, the ability to troubleshoot issues and to develop the build (training can be provided for this).
Manage queries from both internal and external interfaces.
Lead quarterly relationship management calls with law firms and internal teams to promote effective collaboration, strengthen professional relationships, and proactively address operational challenges in particular any issues with the billing process.
Develop processes within the team to improve efficiencies; identify areas of inefficiencies and strategically analyse ways to improve, such as cost savings, trends, poor data etc.
Working with the Risk Management team to complete and submit our regulatory compliance reports.
Manage the invoicing process for our panel firm spend, including first line approval of invoices, approving rates in accordance with our agreed rates cards, ensuring process flow including that other approvers and payments team process on time

Requirements

collaboration

training

communication

analytics

system development

detail‑oriented

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and business entities to support delivery.
Ability to deliver training and support on our systems to small groups of stakeholders
Good interpersonal, influencing and communication skills to ensure effective engagement with all relevant stakeholders.
Analytical insight for reporting, dashboard creation, and data interpretation and ability to conduct spend analysis and calculations.
Ability or a keen interest and aptitude for learning how to develop our bespoke systems to stakeholder needs (eg creating simple business facing pages), trial and support the launch of new features and troubleshoot problems.
High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1990 Founded

Year Established

The company was established in 1990 to deliver electricity and gas to millions of homes and businesses.

15,000 km

High-Voltage Network

Manages an extensive electricity transmission network of high-voltage lines across the UK.

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.

Culture + Values

Stand up for safety every day
Put our customers first
Be inclusive, supporting and caring for each other
Speak up, challenge and act where something doesn’t feel right
Embrace the power and opportunity of diversity
Increase efficiency to help with customer affordability
Work with others to find solutions for customers
Commit to learning and new ideas
Take personal ownership for delivering results
Be bold and act with passion and purpose
Focus on progress over perfection
Follow the problem through to the end

Environment + Sustainability

£51B Investment

Green Infrastructure Commitment

The company has committed to investing £51 billion in green infrastructure projects by March 2029.

Net Zero 2050

Carbon Neutral Goal

Achieve net zero emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.

60% Reduction

GHG Emissions Target

Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60% by 2030-31 compared to the 2018-19 baseline.

99.4% Diversion

Construction Waste Management

99.4% of construction waste is diverted from landfill.

37.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2033/34 (excluding sold electricity)
100% electric light-duty fleet by 2030; transition medium/heavy-duty to zero-carbon alternatives
50% reduction in absolute SF6 emissions by 2030/31
20% reduction in energy consumption in flagship offices by 2030/31
50% reduction in annual air-travel emissions by 2025/26 (from 2019/20 baseline), with remaining emissions offset
Engage top 50% of US suppliers (by emissions) and top 80% of UK suppliers to set Science-Based Targets by 2025/26
17% reduction in controllable Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY19
Connecting 1.35 GW of new low-carbon generation to the network in 2023-24
100% renewable energy purchased for metered estate
7.9% improvement in environmental value of non-operational land since FY21
100% of construction projects committing to deliver 10% net gain or greater
Zero waste to landfill across key areas by 2026
Restore natural environment by 10% on UK-managed land
ISO 14001 integrated management system certification

Inclusion & Diversity

Ranked #1 UK

Gender Equality Ranking

Recognized as the top company in the UK and ranked globally by Equileap in 2021.

84% Score

Workforce Disclosure Initiative

Achieved an 84% score in the Workforce Disclosure Initiative in 2022, reflecting strong progress in inclusion and diversity practices.

#1 in Times Top 50

Gender Equality Employer Ranking

Named the number one employer for gender equality in the Times Top 50 Employers list for 2023.

Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index

Index Inclusion

Included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender‑Equality Index, recognizing commitment to transparent reporting and advancing women's equality.

Aspiration to be among the most inclusive, diverse and equitable companies in business
Embed inclusion into everything we do
Build a diverse and innovative green workforce for our customers
Deliver organisation‑wide equity through our processes
Use our voice, platform and influence to create dialogue and elevate issues

Articles

Careers at National Grid

Sustainability

About Us