Senior Sustainability & Supply Chain Manager

Jefferson Locke; England; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Promotional Marketing Agency seeks a Senior Sustainability & Supply Chain Manager to drive sustainability efforts and supply chain transparency. This fully remote role involves leading strategic initiatives, coordinating compliance, and championing ethical sourcing across a diverse global team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in supply chain, with a deep understanding of sustainability metrics and an ability to influence stakeholders.

Benefits

Fully remote working environment

Opportunity to work with global brands

Impact-driven work culture

Qualifications

• 8 - 11 years of experience in supply chain or procurement.
• Advanced degree in supply chain management or related field.
• Strong understanding of sustainability protocols and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sustainability initiatives throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing and ESG standards.
• Influence cross-functional team alignment on sustainability objectives.

Skills

Environmental and social sustainability frameworks

Sourcing and vendor management

Data interpretation

Client engagement

Leadership

Education

Relevant degree in supply chain or environmental studies

Tools

EcoVadis

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Senior Sustainability & Supply Chain Manager

Senior Sustainability & Supply Chain Manager

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable business on a global scale?

Do you have 8 - 11 years experience in supply chain, or procurement - ideally within smaller companies/networks within the merchandise, FMCG, retail or apparel sectors?

Are you proficient with sustainability platforms, data processes & tools with a track record of managing strategy and delivery and a proven track record in creating ESG reports and developing responsible sourcing standards?

If yes, our client, a leading global Promotional Marketing Agency that partners with some of the world's biggest brands is seeking a visionary SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER to join their core global team.

This is your opportunity to drive meaningful change, champion ethical business practices, and elevate their supply chain to world-class standards—all while working with passionate colleagues and partners across the globe.

This is a LONDON based FULLY REMOTE role that reports into the COO and partners closely with the client, growth and licensee teams, and collaborates with licensees, suppliers, and internal teams across operations, procurement, and client services to drive measurable improvements in sustainability impact.

ROLE PURPOSE

As the Senior Sustainability & Supply Chain Manager you are the critical connector responsible for influencing both strategic direction and daily execution, sitting at the heart of agency’s mission to lead in supply chain transformation and sustainability.

As the agency navigates an evolving landscape of ESG requirements, regulatory changes, and client expectations, your expertise will ensure they remain at the forefront—delivering transparency, operational excellence, and brand distinction across our international network.

The Senior Sustainability & Supply Chain Manager will lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in supply chain transparency and compliance, ethical sourcing, ESG reporting, and licensee engagement. Operating within a small global team, this individual will drive system-level change and foster global alignment across the network.

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on supply chain due diligence and sustainability data tracking.

BUSINESS CONTEXT

Rising Standards: Clients demand more than ever—rigorous CSRD & CSDDD compliance, robust audits, and total transparency across their supply chain and group operations.

Competitive Edge: Industry rivals are investing heavily in sustainability accreditations and expanding their teams. They are determined to set the benchmark.

Global Consistency: With a diverse licensee network, they must harmonize their approach to investment, talent, and knowledge to meet tomorrow’s challenges.

KEY SKILLS

Sustainability Expertise

• Deep understanding of environmental and social sustainability frameworks
• Familiarity with global certifications, compliance standards, and audit protocols
• Experience implementing circular economy and eco-design principles

Data & Digital Fluency

• Advanced Excel + sustainability data platforms (e.g. EcoVadis), ERP and supply chain software knowledge (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, etc.)
• Ability to develop process, build dashboards and interpret insights for internal and external reporting
• Understanding of traceability technologies (e.g. blockchain, RFID)

Supply Chain Operations

• Expertise in sourcing, procurement, vendor management
• Familiarity with global logistics, warehousing, and customs

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Ability to translate sustainability into brand value and commercial advantage
• Experience aligning sustainability with product development and marketing
• Strong negotiation, client and partner engagement skills

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and global stakeholders
• Ability to organise and manage complex supplier networks across regions
• Clear communication to execs, clients, and third-party auditors

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Sustainability & Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead the global sustainability and supply chain practices, including introducing new innovations (e.g. adaptive merchandise)
• Lead supplier compliance monitoring, ensuring adherence to ethical sourcing, human rights, and environmental standards (e.g., EcoVadis, SEDEX, BSCI, FSC)
• Familiarity with Scope 3 emissions, LCA tools, or product certification schemes (FSC, GOTS, GRS).
• Manage supplier self-assessments and audits, monitoring and escalating risks where necessary
• Ensure alignment between core company goals and licensee sourcing execution
• Maintain and improve supply chain due diligence systems, documentation, and reporting processes
• Work with global procurement teams to develop and roll out more sustainable sourcing strategies and preferred supplier lists
• Evaluate and implement data process and digital tools for transparency and impact measurement
• Develop and manage internal ESG data infrastructure and reporting frameworks
• Champion pilot projects focused on contract compliance, traceability, digital passports, and material innovation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed tech-forward sustainability practices
• Establish approved supplier framework, in conjunction with licensees in line with global strategy
• Drive performance improvement and transparency
• Oversee traceability systems and ensure material verification

Client & Licensee Performance Management

• Educate and support regional licensees on sustainability policies, due diligence requirements, and reporting tools
• Support capability-building and accountability for sustainability KPIs across global licensees
• Contribute and create training methodologies - webinars, toolkits, and supplier engagement initiatives to improve standards and awareness
• across communities to drive standards and adoption, especially concerning accreditations
• Respond to external sustainability data and capability requests from clients and partners.
• Manage imbalance across regions and facilitate better consistency

ESG & Impact Reporting

• Track and report key sustainability metrics, including Scope 3 emissions, responsible materials usage, and supplier compliance
• Support lifecycle assessment efforts, product-level sustainability scoring, and alignment with the ESG framework
• Prepare data for external reports, including client requests and group-level sustainability reports
• Lead the development and production of the company’s annual ESG report

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Degree qualified (with relevant supply chain, environment studies or business degree)
• A self-starter, with a focus on “getting things done”
• Solid experience in supply chain, or procurement - ideally within smaller companies/networks within the merchandise, FMCG, retail or apparel sectors
• Highly organised and detail orientated
• Able to lead cross functional initiatives in fragmented global networks
• A passion for impact focused business models

If you have the above experience and would like to be considered for this Senior Sustainability & Supply Chain Manager, please do click Apply and share your latest CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Project Management, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Marketing Services, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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