Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, Procurement Strategy

Find your superpower with the Graduate Development Program

National Grid’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a year-long development program for recent college graduates who aspire to take on future leadership roles in a dynamic, ever-changing industry. Graduates will shape the future of National Grid. Bringing fresh thinking, new perspectives, and exploring with energy, we’ll give you real responsibility and an opportunity to move with purpose from day one – putting the power to supercharge your career in your hands.

Graduates start their careers at National Grid with an in-depth 3-week in-person Orientation which gives you exposure to all parts of the company, allows you to network with your Graduate cohort, GDP alumni, and senior leaders, and provides you with the opportunity to travel throughout our service territory in the northeast US. Following Orientation, you’ll begin working in full-time position outlined below and take part in ongoing development activities including quarterly development sessions, active mentorship, and a Hackathon Project.

Procurement Rotations

Graduates in our Procurement teams will take part in a rotational exploration opportunity. Your first year will be in the role outlined below, following your first year you will have the opportunity to have one 9-month rotation in Procurement designed to provide you with a breadth of experience within your functional area and accelerate your progression at National Grid. This placement will provide you with the opportunity to solve complex problems and focus on growth that will transform the energy sector as we know it. 

About the Position

As an Associate Analyst, you'll be supporting the US, UK, and Global Procurement functions in the delivery of our ambition to enable a clean, fair, and affordable energy future through commercial, responsible, and innovative supply chain leadership. You'll contribute to and lead a series of projects and initiatives which could be specific to one or cut across functions. You'll get the opportunity to collate, organize, and analyze data and help bring insights to the greater team.

You'll have to be proactive with a positive attitude and a desire to learn and solve problems. If you have a passion for enabling an affordable net zero business plan and are motivated to make a difference, then this is the role for you! Finally, as a National Grid employee, we ask that you demonstrate role model behaviors by evidencing our "finding a better way", "doing the right thing", and "making it happen" values.

You will assist the Procurement Strategy team in various areas like: Planning & Performance, Risk & Compliance, Digital, Data Analytics and Process, Learning & Development, Branding, Communications and Engagement. You’ll be part of a fun and dynamic team and receive a behind-the-scenes view into how our Procurement team partners with stakeholders and the supply chain to deliver value for National Grid.

This is a hybrid role with 1 day per week in the Waltham, Massachusetts office.

What You'll Do

You’ll be part of a global team that values collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to sustainability! Here’s what you’ll be up to:

• Data Dive: Analyze procurement systems, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive cost savings.
• Spend Analysis: Review and analyze spend data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Use data visualization and storytelling to communicate your ideas effectively.
• Compliance Learning: Understand our global regulators and their requirements while participating in compliance reporting activities.
• Benefits Tracking: Support the implementation and refinement of our Global Planning System to learn how benefits are tracked and reported.
• Safety Culture: Get to know our Safety, Health, and Wellbeing culture by helping refine safety and business continuity plans.
• Sustainability Efforts: Work with our supply chain to drive environmental sustainability, track key metrics related to carbon disclosure, and support communication with stakeholders.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited institution preferably in supply chain, business or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and present actionable insights
• Graduated between May 2025 and June 2026   
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 8, 2026, or July 13, 2026
• Valid driver’s license required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy
• 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) 

It would be awesome if you had

• An Analytical Mindset: You possess strong analytical skills, capable of dissecting data and drawing meaningful insights.
• A Passion for Strategic Thinking: You thrive on thinking about future success, even in the face of ambiguity. Putting these thoughts together to create a roadmap to achieve the desired outcomes.
• A Passion for Sustainability: You have a genuine interest in sustainability and want to contribute to making a positive environmental impact.
• Adaptability: You're not afraid of change and can quickly adapt to evolving business needs.
• Data Visualization: Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or data modelling is a plus!

At National Grid, we’re Superpowered

The world of energy is changing faster than ever. At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators, and builders. We’re shaping the current, to change the future. We know that a clean, fair, and affordable energy future is in our hands. So, we explore with energy, with innovation and technology powering our progress, and helping us to find a better way to deliver energy to all. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen – inspiring us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days. But it’s our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. So join us, and power the future of energy. Find what makes you Superpowered.

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