Jovem Aprendiz role at a leading Brazilian bank focused on contracts and suppliers. Engage in projects to enhance financial management and support diversity initiatives.
About the role
- Procurement Category Specialist supporting construction, facilities, and property services across EMEA at DS Smith. Driving value and ensuring compliance while collaborating with various stakeholders in procurement activities.
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of procurement activities across Construction, Facilities & Property, including running tenders, e-auctions, negotiations, and supplier onboarding.
- Conduct market research and cost analysis to inform sourcing decisions and ensure competitive pricing.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for cost optimisation, supplier consolidation, and specification standardisation.
- Work closely with site teams, property groups, engineers, project managers, and other business stakeholders to capture requirements and deliver timely procurement support.
- Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and key cost drivers within Construction, Facilities & Property.
- Partner with Legal and project stakeholders to help prepare, review, and administer framework agreements and project-specific contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, FIDIC where applicable).
Requirements
- Experience in procurement roles within Construction, Facilities or Property categories
- Familiarity with UK/EU construction contract forms (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) is an advantage.
- Experience supporting the procurement of outsourced Facilities Management or construction contracts.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, cost structures, and supplier proposals.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment.
- Comfortable delivering against value and cost-saving targets.
- Fluent in English—additional European languages welcome.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Business, or a related field (CIPS/RICS or EU equivalent desirable) would be a nice to have
Benefits
- Beyond the job role, inclusion and diversity are core values at DS Smith
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Location requirements
Marina Safety Specialist coordinating safety and purchasing for the U.S. Navy Morale, Welfare & Recreation program in Diego Garcia and other locations. Overseeing marina operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procurement processes.
Supervisor de Compras managing procurement at Integra Saúde Digital, a healthtech innovating public health services through telemedicine solutions.
Senior Vendor Management Specialist in American Tower’s Supply Chain team. Evaluating vendor partnerships and collaborating for continuous improvement of vendor relations.
Procurement Specialist coordinating sourcing of products and issuing purchase orders. Training new staff and continuously improving procurement processes and supplier relationships.
As a Category Manager, manage Dynablast's equipment and component categories to grow offerings and market presence. Collaborate with teams to execute strategies and drive performance.
Associate Director leading clinical procurement and contracting operations for global clinical trials at Biogen. Focusing on operational excellence, compliance, and financial discipline.
Strategic Sourcing Manager executing sourcing strategies for efficiency and value at MUFG. Building relationships and leading negotiations to achieve business objectives while saving costs.
Head of Third Party Management managing strategic vendor relations and compliance governance for a leading African bank. Responsible for risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manager leading strategic sourcing and supplier management for Atlantic Union Bank. Responsible for procurement initiatives, supplier relationships, and compliance in a hybrid work environment.