Graduate Development Program, Associate Vendor Analyst, IT Digital Contracts

National Grid • Waltham, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Vendor Analyst will support National Grid’s IT & Digital Contracts team in managing supplier relationships and contracts that support technology operations and projects. The role works with internal teams, senior leaders, procurement partners, vendor managers, and third-party suppliers to help ensure technology and digital services are delivered on time, meet expectations, and provide value to the business. It includes coordinating meetings, tracking commitments, supporting contract activities, and building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

The role is the first rotation in National Grid’s IT Graduate Development Rotational Program. The 18-month program includes three six-month rotations across IT & Digital departments; following two broadening rotations, the graduate returns to this role. The wider Graduate Development Program is a year-long development program with in-person orientation, monthly development sessions, mentorship, and a hackathon project. The position offers exposure to technology, commercial contracts, supplier management, and business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Graduated between May 2026 and June 2027.
• Ability to begin the National Grid Graduate Program on June 7, 2027, or July 12, 2027.
• Work authorization that does not now or in the future require employment visa sponsorship in the United States.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and explain information clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, academic, or work experience involving vendor management, procurement, contracts, project coordination, customer service, stakeholder engagement, or business operations.
• Basic knowledge of IT services, software, managed services, or technology projects.
• Experience organizing meetings, tracking action items, preparing reports, or using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support Vendor Managers with day-to-day management of IT and Digital suppliers and managed service contracts, including deliverables, obligations, changes, costs, risks, issues, and escalations.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, understand business needs, coordinate communication, and help ensure services meet agreed timelines, quality standards, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Prepare for and support supplier governance meetings by maintaining schedules, scorecards, segmentation information, spend details, supplier profiles, meeting notes, action items, and issue logs.
• Work with internal teams to identify stakeholders, understand demand for services, and support engagement plans that keep requirements and priorities aligned.
• Help track contract administration, change management, dispute resolution, cost control, deliverables, governance activities, supplier performance, and transition or exit planning.
• Communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior IT leaders, and help turn supplier and contract information into practical updates, decisions, and next steps.

Benefits

• Structured development opportunities, mentorship, and ongoing feedback.
• Exposure to leaders, cross-functional teams, and diverse areas of the business.
• Opportunities to build a professional network and develop industry connections.
• Meaningful work and real-world experience to support a long-term career at National Grid.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Up to $6,000 in student loan repayment assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $8,000 annually for undergraduate studies and $10,000 annually for graduate studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level