Associate Director Sustainable Procurement

Maxim Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is looking for an Associate Director of Sustainable Procurement. The role involves leading teams to help clients achieve their social and environmental targets through effective procurement management. Candidates should have a background in procurement consulting and strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £85k, alongside various benefits including health insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Personal accident cover

Qualifications

• Previous procurement consulting experience in client or professional services.
• Experience embedding sustainable practices in procurement operations.
• Confident and independent working style without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide sustainable procurement management across multiple projects.
• Lead project teams in global transformation programmes.
• Identify and improve clients’ environmental performance.

Skills

Procurement consulting experience

Project team management

ISO 20400 knowledge

Supplier engagement

Strong IT skills

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, or Business Management

Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply (or willingness to pursue)

Job description

Project Details

Associate Director Sustainable Procurement will be leading teams and programmes helping clients to meet their social and environmental targets, including orientating our clients’ procurement operations, across multiple commissions, towards net zero and better environmental and social outcomes.

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies in the UK. One of the key selling points of this role is that you would be delivering end-to-end procurement services to some of the larger brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To provide sustainable procurement management and insights across multiple projects and commissions, helping clients progress towards better environmental, social & economic outcomes
• To lead project teams and play an important role in our large global transformation programmes
• To provide management, challenge and guidance to colleagues as they work on client projects and commissions
• To identify, design, deliver and continually improve clients’ environmental performance to meet targets across key sustainability themes
• Lead the development of the sustainable procurement services and propositions
• To play a leading role in the business generation of sustainable procurement opportunities for the employer
• To actively input and manage the delivery of both team and wider business targets

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous procurement consulting experience gained from either client, contractor or professional services organisation
• Experience of embedding ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement) into procurement operations, desired but not essential
• Strong project team management ethos and ability to lead delivery and transformation programmes
• Experience of leading the development of client facing eminence and propositions
• Experience of key responsible sourcing areas including human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery & corruption and labour practices
• Strong understanding of wider ESG legislative and regulatory environments is desirable
• Experience of successful supplier engagement (as part of embedding sustainability)
• Confident, independent and able to work autonomously without need for supervision
• Be able to provide mentorship and guidance to team membersBe able to manage work / business development / career development activities
• Have an adaptable approach to work
• Excellent IT skills

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• A degree related to one of the following; Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Management or similar disciplines
• Has achieved, is working towards or is willing to work towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK.

This employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all their employees.

They are growing fast and are willing to invest and support candidates with training and professional progression. They can offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to procurement-related work.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary up to £85k (DOE)
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Personal accident cover