Manager, Procurement (Sustainability)

We are seeking a Sustainable Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping a responsible, future-ready supply chain. You'll lead initiatives that integrate sustainability into procurement strategies, policies, and processes, aligning with ISO 20400 standards. From driving Scope 3 decarbonization with suppliers to improving ESG performance and embedding sustainability into category playbooks, your work will directly advance our corporate sustainability goals while delivering commercial value. This is an exciting opportunity to influence change, build strategic partnerships, and make a measurable impact on our organization's environmental and social footprint.

Job Responsibilities

1. Sustainable Procurement Policy

• Maintain the Sustainable Procurement Policy aligned with corporate ESG objectives and industry benchmarks.

2. Category Playbook

• Create and maintain Category Playbooks incorporating sustainability criteria, risk assessments, and supplier performance benchmarks.
• Collaborate with category managers to embed sustainability targets in sourcing strategies.

3. Supplier Engagement & Scope 3 Decarbonization

• Coordinate supplier engagement programs focused on Scope 3 emissions reduction and climate action.
• Facilitate supplier capacity-building initiatives to improve sustainability performance.

4. ESG Performance Management

• Lead the assessment and monitoring of supplier ESG performance, including environmental, social, and governance compliance.
• Collaborate with category managers to embed ESG performance into supplier scorecards and reporting mechanisms to track progress against sustainability KPIs.

5. Sustainability Reporting

• Collaborate with category managers to prepare annual sustainability reporting on responsible sourcing, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with corporate ESG commitments and reporting frameworks and standards.

6. Integration into Procurement SOP

• Embed sustainability requirements into procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with ISO 20400.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices in sustainable sourcing.

7. Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Sustainability and other Business Units) to align objectives and strategies.
• Participate in industry forums and sustainability networks.

8. Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement (RFI/RFQ/RFP) for technology solutions and services, including sourcing, negotiation, commercial analysis and award recommendations
• Negotiate commercial terms to ensure value-for-money and cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and processes
• Drive procurement activities to meet company and team-level KPIs

Required Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, or related field
• Proven experience in procurement with a strong focus on sustainability and ESG.
• Knowledge of Scope 3 emissions, ISO 20400, and sustainable supply chain practices preferred.
• Experience in using Ariba or SAP would be an advantage
• Proficiency with MS Word & MS Excel