Associate Contract Specialist

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid provides the environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact. As we drive momentum in the energy transition for all, we are committed to ensuring that every employee feels empowered and engaged. Join us as a Associate Contract Specialist and discover your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Associate Contract Specialist. This position is based at NG House, Warwick.

Job Purpose

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and impactful role? National Grid is looking for a motivated and skilled Associate Contract Specialist to join our team! In this exciting position, you will play a crucial role in developing, executing, and managing contracts within the Indirect Goods & Service Category.

As a Associate Contract Specialist, you will be at the forefront of our procurement strategy, working closely with Category Managers to create robust and value-adding contractual partnerships. 

What You'll Do

Commercial Mindset: Bring a structured approach to managing a diverse range of contracts and categories, ensuring we maximize value.
Value Opportunities: Develop a keen understanding of commercial opportunities and how to leverage them effectively.
Risk Assessment: Identify contract risks and implement effective mitigation plans to safeguard our interests.
End-to-End Sourcing: Take ownership of strategic sourcing events, ensuring seamless execution from start to finish.
Collaboration: Work alongside dynamic teams and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions and successful contract execution.
Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with our supply chain and explore new supply markets to enhance our offerings.
Compliance Management: Oversee policies and processes to ensure compliance and audit readiness, driving accountability among suppliers and internal teams.

About You

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Contract Management Experience: A solid background in contract management, with an understanding of commercial, regulatory, and economic drivers.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze KPIs and contract data to drive performance improvements.
• Relationship Building: Experience in cultivating external relationships to enhance vendor performance and internal relationships with key stakeholders.
• Risk Management: A strong grasp of commercial risks and the ability to mobilize plans for resolution.
• Supplier Evaluation: Experience in assessing supplier capabilities to meet our business needs in the UK.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Leadership: Confidence in leading discussions and negotiations, challenging the status quo, and delivering difficult messages with professionalism.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Salary: circa £39,000 – £43,000 per annum (dependent on location, capability, and experience).

 
Additional benefits:
 

• Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
• Ongoing career development and support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
• Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness
• Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare

More Information

This role is offered on a permenant basis.
 
We are also offering hybrid /flexible working where travel to the office will be as per business need. Base location for this role will be NG House, Warwick.
 

This role closes on 23rd June however we strongly encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible. 

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.