Supply Chain Assurance Analyst

About the Role

Supply Chain Assurance Analyst - Warwick (hybrid working)

National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) is at the heart of energy in the UK. The electricity we provide gets the nation to work, powers schools and brings energy to life. Our energy network connects the nation, so it is essential that it is continually evolving, advancing, and improving.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

This role takes a lead on NGET’s 1st line Supply Chain Assurance activities for our critical suppliers and subcontractors. It is responsible for undertaking supply chain assurance visits and reporting on the adequacy of suppliers control frameworks.

You will be responsible for supporting internal and external vendor assurance activity, ensuring appropriate quality assurance requirements are embedded in working practices.

What you'll be getting up to

• Act as the NGET Supply Chain Security quality assurance authority and Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the NGET Supply Chain Assurance team on NIS Critical System Suppliers and their subcontractors
• Lead investigations into supply-chain non-conformances, ensuring any associated risks across the network are managed, issues are resolved in an appropriate timeframe
• Execute a risk-based Supply Chain Witness Visit plan to assure the supply-chain complies with business specifications, International Standards and legislation.
• Provide guidance and support to other areas of the business on NGET Supply Chain qualification requirements and liaise with Global Procurement and Engineering/technical SME
• Support internal working groups to develop, review and implement NGET Supply Chain Quality Assurance requirements within policies, procedures and specifications and working practices to drive continuous improvement.

About You

• Experienced in undertaking detailed supply-chain quality assessments in accordance with associated, procedures, legislation and technical specifications.
• Strong Quality assurance background, with knowledge of different approaches to process improvement and direct experience of leading problem investigations using appropriate tools (e.g. FTA, 8D, 5Y, etc.) - preferably within Electricity or Cyber industry.
• Experienced in the development and implementation of robust Quality and Business Management Systems and associated documentation.
• Experience in the development/review of quality plans/ITP’s and the determination of appropriate controls, intervention levels, and witness and hold points to ensure compliance, and deliver appropriate assurance levels
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and contracting models in regulated sectors, with previous involvement in commercial tender events and contract disputes/negotiations.

What's in it for you?

• A competitive salary of £49,000 - £62,000 - dependent on experience
• An annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• 26 days annual leave plus eight statutory days
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a
• maximum company contribution of 12% (overall 18%).
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course
• fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and
• technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to
• name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

Advert Close Date

This advert closes on 2nd May at 11:59PM 

Interviews will take place week c/ 13th May

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. 

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