Senior Procurement Sustainability Manager
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Leipzig, DE
Our Client are seeking an experienced Procurement Sustainability Manager to drive the company's commitment to sustainable sourcing and ensuring the supply chain aligns with global sustainability standards.
Your Main Responsibilities :
- Work together with internal stakeholders to include sustainability into all facets of the procurement process, such as the product development, operations, and marketing teams.
- Share the advantages of sustainable procurement with important stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Within the procurement function, monitor and report on sustainability measures and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Assure adherence to all pertinent reporting guidelines, certifications, and sustainability standards.
- Keep up with new developments in technology, trends, and sustainable procurement best practices.
- Take the lead in projects aimed at enhancing our procurement operations' sustainability performance over time.
- Give the procurement team and other pertinent departments training and direction on sustainable practices.
- Encourage a sustainable culture throughout the entire company.
- Formulate and execute a thorough sustainable sourcing plan that complements the organization's overarching sustainability objectives.
- Determine how our supply chain may have a better positive influence on the environment and society.
- Consider sustainability factors, such as labour methods, ethical standards, and environmental impact, when evaluating and choosing suppliers.
- Ensure congruence with our sustainability aims by cultivating strong connections with key suppliers.
- Establish and implement rules and regulations for procurement that support environmentally friendly methods.
- Make sure that every purchase process complies with applicable environmental laws, rules, and industry guidelines.
- Determine the supply chain's sustainability-related issues and address them.
- Create plans to deal with possible setbacks and guarantee the supply chain's resiliency.
Your Qualifications and Requirements :
- Comprehensive knowledge of the rules, procedures, and concepts of sustainable procurement.
- A track record of creating and putting into practice effective sustainability solutions.
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
- Capacity to evaluate intricate facts and reach well-informed conclusions.
- Working knowledge of sustainable reporting frameworks like CDP, GRI, or others.
- Knowledge of pertinent sustainability certifications, such as Fair Trade, FSC, and ISO 14001.
- Proven leadership skills, including the capacity to oversee multidisciplinary teams and spearhead organisational transformation.
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