National Grid’s job is to connect people to the energy they use, safely. We are at the heart of one of the greatest challenges facing our society—delivering clean energy to support our world long into the future.
National Grid holds a vital position at the centre of the energy system. We join everything up. We own and manage the grids that connect the energy sources to the people that use it. We’re the largest utility in the UK, running systems that deliver gas and electricity across the entire country, connecting people to the energy they use. In the North East US, we provide power directly to millions of customers.
We all rely on having energy at our finger tips: our society is built on it. From the warmth and light we rely on at home, and the power which keeps our factories and offices going, to the mobile communications and other technologies that are essential parts of our modern lifestyle.
We’re investing around £30billion over the next 8 years to develop and renew the UK’s energy infrastructure, leading the way on renewable energy. There’s never been a more interesting and exciting time to join National Grid.
Career Area
The energy market will dramatically change between now and 2015 and National Grid will play a vital role in connecting new sources of energy generation. The role of Global Procurement is pivotal to the success of National Grid. Current global expenditure of £4.6bn is set to rise as buyers support the increasing asset investment programme with continued focus on sourcing sustainable goods and services whilst ensuring maximum commercial efficiency. This presents individuals with a tremendous opportunity to make a real difference as they work with key senior business leaders, influencing sourcing decisions and managing significant commercial contracts, to support one of the greatest challenges facing society; the creation of new sustainable energy solutions for the future.
Full Job Description
Our Procurement Graduate Development Programme offers you a fantastic insight into our Procurement function and the career paths within National Grid that are crucial to its future success. The 18 month programme has been designed to accelerate your development by offering you key experiences and knowledge in the Procurement function, ensuring you are ready and prepared for this demanding role in 18 months time. The training is a great blend of technical specialism combined with business and commercial insight and fast enhancement of your behavioural, personal and managerial capabilities. Typically the sort of training you would only experience after a few years with an organisation. We will also provide full study support for your CIPS qualification.
We believe that by investing in you now it will provide greater returns in the future.
We are looking for individuals who have great academic qualifications combined with strong personal/behavioural capabilities. Core skills such as the ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, communication skills, creativity, initiative, motivation, planning and organisation, problem solving and team working.
Be proactive through the recruitment process – don’t wait for the closing date of 31 January 2014.
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