Sustainability-Driven Procurement Consultant

Action Sustainability; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first working

8% employer pension contribution

Birthday leave

Job summary

Action Sustainability is a leading UK sustainability consultancy seeking an experienced Sustainable Procurement Consultant to help clients integrate ESG, social value and procurement across supply chains. You will design strategies, embed requirements and drive measurable improvements in sustainability performance.

The role combines procurement expertise with environmental and social impact work, offering remote-first working, a competitive salary, and opportunities to contribute to the Supply

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience within procurement, responsible sourcing, supply chain sustainability or procurement consultancy.
• Strong understanding of the procurement lifecycle, including sourcing, tendering, evaluation, contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Practical experience embedding sustainability, ESG or social value requirements into procurement processes.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement best practice and frameworks such as ISO 20400.
• Experience engaging suppliers and supporting supply chain improvement programmes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on sustainable procurement strategies, action plans and implementation.
• Embed sustainability requirements into sourcing, tendering, contracts and supplier relationship management.
• Conduct sustainable procurement gap analyses and evaluations, identifying practical opportunities for improvement.
• Develop procurement policies, guidance, templates and tools aligned with recognised standards and best practice.
• Support clients across carbon reduction, net zero, social value, human rights, modern slavery, responsible sourcing and circular economy principles.

Skills

Sustainable Procurement

Procurement

Responsible Sourcing

Supply Chain Sustainability

ESG

Social Value

ISO 20400

Supplier Engagement

Project Management

Education

Degree or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Action Sustainability is a leading UK sustainability consultancy seeking an experienced Sustainable Procurement Consultant to help clients integrate ESG, social value and procurement across supply chains. You will design strategies, embed requirements and drive measurable improvements in sustainability performance.

The role combines procurement expertise with environmental and social impact work, offering remote-first working, a competitive salary, and opportunities to contribute to the Supply