Purchasing Sustainability Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Sustainability Technical Project Manager

FUNCTION: Procurement

MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Lead and deliver sustainability initiatives within Procurement, ensuring clear execution of projects that reduce supply chain impact, support compliance, and integrate sustainability into sourcing decisions.

Drive operational delivery of the Procurement sustainability roadmap, translating strategy into measurable actions across suppliers, processes, and governance.

Ensure alignment with Group requirements while enabling buyers and stakeholders with practical tools, guidance, and support.

RESPONSIBILITY/TASKS AND CUSTOMERS

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Maximum of 5 relating to products, services etc.)

Internal/External Customers

1. Project Delivery (core of the role)

* Lead sustainability projects end-to-end owned by procurement

* Lead delivery of sustainability roadmap of procurement

* Build and manage project plans, actions, owners, deadlines, and risks.

* Run governance: meeting cadence, progress reporting, escalation management in Group Level.

* Deliver, progress and continuously improve pilots and operational actions (not just coordination).

1. Supply Chain Sustainability / Technical Delivery

* Support Procurement to reduce supply chain emissions

* Help define and deliver supplier decarbonisation plans and improvement roadmaps.

* Support the integration of sustainability into sourcing, including support to reach selection of supplier.

* Support development and application of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and/or Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approaches (internally and with suppliers)

Suppliers, , Procurement Function and company Functions

1. Supplier Risk, Compliance & Due Diligence

* Support compliance work linked to supply chain regulations

* Help deliver and track supplier compliance evidence (data, audits, questionnaires, corrective actions).

Support topics such as:

* Supplier risk escalation tracking

* Evidence collection and closure tracking

* Operational Sustainability Support + BAU activities

* Provide operational guidance to suppliers and buyers in sourcing decisions and general discussions

Suppliers, , Procurement Function and company Functions

1. Chain of Custody, Traceability and Group Alignment

* Work with Group/Brand leads to understand and implement Chain of Custody processes.

* Integrate traceability steps into Procurement sourcing processes (templates, gates, governance).

* Help develop traceability and transparency across n-tier supply chains.

* Align approach with Group requirements and share learning across stakeholders.

Functions, Procurement Function and Suppliers

1. Training and Stakeholder Support

* Provide practical support to:

* Buyers and commodity teams

* Strategic suppliers

* Build simple “how-to” guidance, templates, and clear process steps

Procurement Function, Suppliers, Group

1. Reporting and Data Create and maintain monthly reporting for sustainability metrics (e.g., emissions, energy, waste, water),

2. using agreed toolsrack KPIs and delivery outcomes and communicate progress clearly

Procurement Function, Senior Management, Group

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Strong operational project management capability with focus on delivery of outcomes

Ability to manage complex workstreams, risks, timing, cost, and delivery

Experience using structured project management methods

Ability to manage cross-functional teams without direct authority

Ability to drive actions to closure and escalate early when blocked

Strong communication skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders

Experience supporting Procurement processes and supplier management basics

Experience providing operational guidance to stakeholders (buyers, suppliers, cross-functional teams)

Demonstrable skills and experience of producing and providing presentations to a Board standard

PRACTICAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Strong practical understanding of:

ISO 14001 (environmental management)

Supply chain sustainability and decarbonisation (including Scope 3 concepts)

Sustainability target setting and delivery (e.g., science-based target style approaches)

Supplier sustainability measurement tools / methods (e.g., rating systems, audit frameworks)

Carbon accounting concepts and/or GHG Protocol aligned thinking (at a working level)

PCF and/or LCA delivery (even if supported by specialists)

Working knowledge (or ability to learn fast) of:

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)

LkSG (German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act)

EU Directive 2000/53/EC (End-of-Life Vehicles)

ZEV Mandate UK (Zero Emission Vehicle requirements)

EUDR (EU Deforestation Regulation)

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Supply Chain or Business

Relevant professional certifications (e.g. ESG, LCA, Procurement)

Project management certification (e.g. Prince2) desirable

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