Supply Chain Administrator (Peterborough)

Supply Chain Administrator

£32,936 to £36,811 plus up to 6% bonus

Peterborough

Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days remote

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

As a Supply Chain Administrator, you’ll support lower-value and lower-risk regional sourcing and contract management activities across assigned spend categories. Working closely with the Supply Chain & Commercial team for the East region, you'll assist in procurement processes, data analysis, supplier engagement, and contract performance tracking. This role is ideal for someone looking to build foundational experience in supply chain operations within a supportive and collaborative environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting sourcing events and contract management activities.
• Assisting with market research, data analysis, and tender preparation.
• Managing contract renewals and performance tracking.
• Ensuring compliance with supply chain policies and regulations.
• Running spend reports and summarising insights.
• Carrying out expediting activities for procured products.
• Communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting onboarding and induction activities.
• Maintaining and updating procurement systems (e.g., Coupa, Ariba, Sphera).
• Collaborating with central supply chain teams to align strategies.

About you

You'll be a delivery-focused individual with developing commercial and category knowledge, keen to grow your skills in procurement and contract management. You'll be confident working independently on lower-risk tasks, have a collaborative approach, and bring strong organisational and analytical skills to support the wider team.

Key requirements & experience

• Understanding of sourcing and contract management processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong data analysis and insight generation skills
• Competence in planning and organisation
• Education or training in business, finance, supply chain, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience - desirable

What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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