Responsible Sourcing Lead (15-month Fixed Term Contract), Sustainable Selection

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Responsible Sourcing Lead to drive sustainability initiatives. This role involves implementing a responsible sourcing risk framework, collaborating with various teams, and analyzing sustainability policies to enhance compliance and best practices. You'll engage with cross-functional teams to integrate sourcing data into procurement decisions while staying updated on sustainability trends. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and have a strong background in environmental science or sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a greener future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in sustainability policy analysis.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Implement a responsible sourcing risk framework and collaborate with teams.
• Analyze sustainability policies and produce reports for leadership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Sustainability Policy Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree in Sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsible Sourcing Lead (15-month Fixed Term Contract), Sustainable Selection

Job ID: 2941694 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.

This is a 15-month Fixed Term Contract

Join us at the edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth, and our Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon's scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.

Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge, our commitment to reach net-zero carbon across our global operations by 2040. As part of the Worldwide Environment team, Amazon's Sustainable Selection team envisions a world where the more sustainable products of today are the conventional products of tomorrow. We're looking for an individual to drive responsible sourcing initiatives across the company related to wood, pulp, and paper.

In this role, you'll engage with multiple cross-functional teams who source these commodities to help execute a responsible sourcing roadmap. This involves rolling out a risk framework, providing guidance on responsible sourcing processes, and supporting teams in identifying and mitigating high-risk sourcing issues.

Key job responsibilities

1. Implement responsible sourcing risk framework and collaborate cross-functionally to embed it into business practices
2. Support internal teams in integrating sourcing risk data into procurement decisions and business planning
3. Work cross-functionally with teams to gather data and implement sustainability programs
4. Collaborate with Sustainable Science and Sustainable Technology teams on data collection methodologies and proxy processes to quantify sourcing risks, while monitoring changes over time.
5. Stay current on emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices
6. Develop recommendations for enhancing sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance
7. Evaluate sustainability programs against regulatory requirements and industry benchmarks
8. Analyze complex sustainability policies, regulations, and certification standards to assess their impact on Amazon's operations and supply chain
9. Produce well-researched reports and presentations for leadership on sustainability topics

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, or related field
- Experience in sustainability policy analysis, environmental consulting, or related role
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Excellent writing skills with experience producing detailed reports and presentations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
- Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
- Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or related field
- Experience in sustainability policy analysis or environmental consulting
- Knowledge of sustainability certifications (e.g., FSC, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance)
- Familiarity with EU environmental regulations, especially EUDR
- Experience in retail or e-commerce sustainability