Impellam
Bradford, Yorkshire
Key Purpose To assist the Strategic Contract Manager to manage contractual relationships and of providers through mobilisation, transition, delivery and exit of contracts To provide support and assistance to ensure that all contracts include appropriate arrangements, measures and mechanisms to enable delivery of the benefits and value of contracts throughout the contract life Ensure the Council can evidence effective delivery, efficient arrangements, wide market intelligence and active supplier assessment. Main Responsibilities To carry out a range of duties that enables the post holder to assist the Strategic Contract Manager in embedding and undertaking best contract management practices and ensuring that the Council operates national best practice in the evident delivery of the required outcomes, performances, and value over the whole life of contracts. To provide support with respect to contract management requirements in contract documentation, encompassing such as relationship management, incentive schemes, market development, mobilisation, transition, risk and issue management, change management, dispute resolution, contingency and exit planning, ensuring that opportunity is provided for continuous improvement and the on-going delivery of best value over the life of any contract. To ensure that contracts are delivered and managed in accordance with the Council's best practice for customers, users, and citizens. To effectively influence contract management practice undertaken within service delivery to achieve best practice and collage and monitor evidence of operational best practice. To support contractual negotiations, with the support of the Strategic Contract Manager, as required. To contribute to the development of contract management manuals where appropriate. To assist the Strategic Contract Manager in the proactive management of the supply market to develop opportunities, capacity and awareness for future needs including the development of supplier appraisal processes to improve Council practice and performance. To facilitate the transfer of best practice and learning with respect to contract managers, procurement managers and other contract managers and their teams. To assist in providing commercial market intelligence and advice to assist the Council and its partners in achieving VFM and continuous improvement. To manage relationships with clients and suppliers and the reputation of the Council in the arrangement s to ensure that the best of suppliers want to provide their best to the Council. To ensure compliance with all relevant standards including all financial regulations, Contracts Standing Orders, as well as European and UK procurement and other relevant legislation pertinent to contracts in the public sector, e.g.,IR35 legislation. Relevant experience requirement Experience delivering contract management and procurement advice to internal stakeholders. experience of contract monitoring & evaluation Relevant professional qualifications requirement L6 - NQF Level 6 - or equivalent level or professional qualification in a discipline related to contract management or procurement Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Key Purpose To assist the Strategic Contract Manager to manage contractual relationships and of providers through mobilisation, transition, delivery and exit of contracts To provide support and assistance to ensure that all contracts include appropriate arrangements, measures and mechanisms to enable delivery of the benefits and value of contracts throughout the contract life Ensure the Council can evidence effective delivery, efficient arrangements, wide market intelligence and active supplier assessment. Main Responsibilities To carry out a range of duties that enables the post holder to assist the Strategic Contract Manager in embedding and undertaking best contract management practices and ensuring that the Council operates national best practice in the evident delivery of the required outcomes, performances, and value over the whole life of contracts. To provide support with respect to contract management requirements in contract documentation, encompassing such as relationship management, incentive schemes, market development, mobilisation, transition, risk and issue management, change management, dispute resolution, contingency and exit planning, ensuring that opportunity is provided for continuous improvement and the on-going delivery of best value over the life of any contract. To ensure that contracts are delivered and managed in accordance with the Council's best practice for customers, users, and citizens. To effectively influence contract management practice undertaken within service delivery to achieve best practice and collage and monitor evidence of operational best practice. To support contractual negotiations, with the support of the Strategic Contract Manager, as required. To contribute to the development of contract management manuals where appropriate. To assist the Strategic Contract Manager in the proactive management of the supply market to develop opportunities, capacity and awareness for future needs including the development of supplier appraisal processes to improve Council practice and performance. To facilitate the transfer of best practice and learning with respect to contract managers, procurement managers and other contract managers and their teams. To assist in providing commercial market intelligence and advice to assist the Council and its partners in achieving VFM and continuous improvement. To manage relationships with clients and suppliers and the reputation of the Council in the arrangement s to ensure that the best of suppliers want to provide their best to the Council. To ensure compliance with all relevant standards including all financial regulations, Contracts Standing Orders, as well as European and UK procurement and other relevant legislation pertinent to contracts in the public sector, e.g.,IR35 legislation. Relevant experience requirement Experience delivering contract management and procurement advice to internal stakeholders. experience of contract monitoring & evaluation Relevant professional qualifications requirement L6 - NQF Level 6 - or equivalent level or professional qualification in a discipline related to contract management or procurement Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
DS Smith
EMEA Category Specialist - Construction, Facilities & Property (EMEA) DS Smith Here at DS Smith, we are looking for a proactive and delivery-focused EMEA Procurement Category Specialist to support the procurement of Construction, Facilities & Property services across our EMEA operations. About the role Reporting to the EMEA Category Manager for Construction, Facilities and Property, you will play a key role in delivering sourcing activity, supporting site and project teams, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement processes are followed effectively across the Construction, Facilities & Property category. This category covers a wide range of services including Property Rental, Office & Site Costs, Hard & Soft FM services, and Construction-related labour, materials, contractors, equipment, and project resources. You will help drive value, ensure compliance, support sustainability objectives, and work closely with stakeholders to meet operational and project needs. Key Responsibilities Category Delivery & Sourcing Execution 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. Support the implementation of category plans and procurement initiatives defined by the Category Manager or Head of Procurement. Stakeholder Support & Collaboration Work closely with site teams, property groups, engineers, project managers, and other business stakeholders to capture requirements and deliver timely procurement support. Help ensure compliance with preferred suppliers, procurement policies, and governance requirements. Communicate category updates, contract details, and supplier information to regional procurement teams and business functions. Markets, Risk & Supplier Insights Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and key cost drivers within Construction, Facilities & Property. Support risk management activities such as assessing supplier financial health, capacity, and compliance with standards including modern slavery and information security. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant suppliers and industry developments across EMEA. Contracting Support 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). Ensure key performance indicators and technical requirements are clearly embedded in contracts. Support contract management, including documentation upkeep and adherence to contract governance processes. Initiative & Project Support Provide operational support on procurement initiatives, ensuring timely execution of sourcing events and contract finalisation. Assist with tender documentation, bid evaluation, commercial analysis, and award recommendations. Track progress on cost-saving and value initiatives, providing reporting as needed. Procure-to-Pay & Systems Communicate preferred supplier arrangements to the business and help maintain catalogues and system content for compliant buying. Collaborate with Shared Services and Procurement Excellence to resolve issues and ensure accurate system data. Supplier Management Help coordinate supplier performance reviews with stakeholders and regional teams in line with the agreed segmentation model. Support continuous improvement activities with key suppliers. Maintain supplier records, performance data, and contract documentation. About You 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. Experience in a manufacturing setting beneficial but not essential. 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 This role can be based UK wide but there will be an expectation of 30/40% travel. About us We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! "To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria."
EMEA Category Specialist - Construction, Facilities & Property (EMEA) DS Smith Here at DS Smith, we are looking for a proactive and delivery-focused EMEA Procurement Category Specialist to support the procurement of Construction, Facilities & Property services across our EMEA operations. About the role Reporting to the EMEA Category Manager for Construction, Facilities and Property, you will play a key role in delivering sourcing activity, supporting site and project teams, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement processes are followed effectively across the Construction, Facilities & Property category. This category covers a wide range of services including Property Rental, Office & Site Costs, Hard & Soft FM services, and Construction-related labour, materials, contractors, equipment, and project resources. You will help drive value, ensure compliance, support sustainability objectives, and work closely with stakeholders to meet operational and project needs. Key Responsibilities Category Delivery & Sourcing Execution 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. Support the implementation of category plans and procurement initiatives defined by the Category Manager or Head of Procurement. Stakeholder Support & Collaboration Work closely with site teams, property groups, engineers, project managers, and other business stakeholders to capture requirements and deliver timely procurement support. Help ensure compliance with preferred suppliers, procurement policies, and governance requirements. Communicate category updates, contract details, and supplier information to regional procurement teams and business functions. Markets, Risk & Supplier Insights Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and key cost drivers within Construction, Facilities & Property. Support risk management activities such as assessing supplier financial health, capacity, and compliance with standards including modern slavery and information security. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant suppliers and industry developments across EMEA. Contracting Support 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). Ensure key performance indicators and technical requirements are clearly embedded in contracts. Support contract management, including documentation upkeep and adherence to contract governance processes. Initiative & Project Support Provide operational support on procurement initiatives, ensuring timely execution of sourcing events and contract finalisation. Assist with tender documentation, bid evaluation, commercial analysis, and award recommendations. Track progress on cost-saving and value initiatives, providing reporting as needed. Procure-to-Pay & Systems Communicate preferred supplier arrangements to the business and help maintain catalogues and system content for compliant buying. Collaborate with Shared Services and Procurement Excellence to resolve issues and ensure accurate system data. Supplier Management Help coordinate supplier performance reviews with stakeholders and regional teams in line with the agreed segmentation model. Support continuous improvement activities with key suppliers. Maintain supplier records, performance data, and contract documentation. About You 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. Experience in a manufacturing setting beneficial but not essential. 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 This role can be based UK wide but there will be an expectation of 30/40% travel. About us We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation, manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us! "To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria."
