Senior Sustainability Consultant - Supply Chain

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Sustainability Consultant with experience in procurement and supply chain sustainability. This hybrid role involves leading projects that embed ESG principles into sourcing strategies and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have 4–5 years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of ESG regulations. Competitive salary of up to £70,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience in sustainability, ESG, or responsible sourcing.
• Direct exposure to procurement and supply chain functions.
• Strong knowledge of ESG regulations and reporting frameworks.
• Confident communicator with stakeholder and supplier engagement skills.
• Passion for driving tangible ESG impact across sourcing and supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering sustainable procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Assessing ESG risks across complex, global supply chains.
• Advising on responsible sourcing and supplier due diligence.
• Guiding clients on compliance with regulations.
• Engaging procurement teams and suppliers to drive ESG performance.

Skills

Sustainability expertise

ESG knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement experience

Job description

Overview

Senior Sustainability Consultant – Procurement & Supply Chain Focus

London (Hybrid)

Up to £70,000

We are partnering with a high-growth London-based Consultancy on a newly created role for a Senior Sustainability Consultant.

This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on procurement and supply chain sustainability projects, helping global clients embed ESG principles into sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and end-to-end supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering sustainable procurement and sourcing strategies
• Assessing ESG risks across complex, global supply chains
• Advising on responsible sourcing, ethical trade, and supplier due diligence
• Guiding clients on compliance with regulations (e.g., Modern Slavery, CSRD, Human Rights)
• Engaging procurement teams and suppliers to drive ESG performance and resilience

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ experience in sustainability, ESG, or responsible sourcing
• Direct exposure to procurement and supply chain functions
• Strong knowledge of ESG regulations and reporting frameworks
• Confident communicator with stakeholder and supplier engagement skills
• Passion for driving tangible ESG impact across sourcing and supply chains

Contact – Carl Costigan

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