Procurement Lead - ESG & Sustainability

-; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company based in Cramlington is seeking a Procurement Lead focused on driving ESG and sustainability initiatives within procurement. This role demands a professional with proven expertise in ESG strategies and sustainable practices, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement. With the option for hybrid working, this position is crucial for embedding ESG principles into the supplier lifecycle and procurement processes. Applicants should have strong programme management skills and an in-depth knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Procurement, Sustainability and ESG strategy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of ESG and environmental sustainability principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate ESG strategies into procurement processes.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and represent Procurement in ESG committees.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability reporting frameworks.

Skills

Programme management

Data-driven decision-making

Excellent communication

Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks

Analytical capability

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Organon is hiring a Procurement Lead - ESG & Sustainability. This position reports to the Director of Third Party Risk, Compliance & ESG and is accountable for driving Procurement‑specific ESG strategies that align with corporate sustainability objectives, including GHG reduction targets. Acting as the primary link between Procurement and Sustainability teams, the role ensures ESG principles are embedded across supplier lifecycle management, sourcing, and category strategies. Additionally, it represents Procurement in ESG committees and leads change management and communication initiatives to support successful integration.

This role offers flexibility, with the option for hybrid working.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate ESG strategies into procurement processes, aligning with corporate sustainability goals (including GHG reduction and Scope 3 emissions).
• Embed ESG standards in category strategies, sourcing decisions, and supplier lifecycle touchpoints (e.g., Code of Conduct, RFPs, contracts).
• Lead ESG governance and stakeholder engagement, serving as Procurement's liaison with Sustainability teams and representing the function in ESG committees.
• Ensure regulatory and reporting compliance, driving Procurement's contributions to CSRD, CDP and other ESG disclosures, while monitoring external trends.
• Manage supplier ESG capability building, including EcoVadis programme deployment, training and performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee Scope 3 emissions data collection and reporting, collaborating with suppliers to enhance transparency and data quality.
• Maintain ESG data systems and dashboards, ensuring integrity, traceability and providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation, managing sustainability projects, change initiatives and promoting innovation in sustainable procurement.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

• Demonstrable experience in Procurement, Sustainability and ESG strategy and leadership.
• Strong programme management, organisational and data‑driven decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• In‑depth knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and protocols (e.g., TCFD, SBTi, SASB, CDP, GRI, DJSI).
• Deep understanding of ESG and environmental sustainability topics, trends and principles.
• Proven analytical capability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

Who We Are

Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.