Sustainability Project Manager

Advanced Resource Managers; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers in Crewe, Cheshire, seeks a Sustainability Project Manager to drive supplier sustainability initiatives within our procurement function. Based in Crewe 3/4 days a week, you will translate sustainability strategy into practical operational delivery across the supply chain.

You will lead cross-functional projects, manage governance, track KPIs on emissions, waste, energy and water, and develop guidance and training for procurement teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain sustainability, ESG, or project management.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and delivering operational improvements.
• Knowledge of supplier sustainability, decarbonisation, compliance, or responsible sourcing.
• Strong communication, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and supplier networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver procurement sustainability projects from concept through to implementation
• Drive delivery of the procurement sustainability roadmap and associated improvement initiatives
• Support supply chain decarbonisation activities and supplier sustainability programmes
• Assist with the integration of sustainability into sourcing and supplier selection processes
• Support supplier compliance, due diligence, risk management, and sustainability reporting activities
• Coordinate governance activities, project tracking, reporting, and stakeholder updates
• Help implement traceability and chain of custody processes across the supply chain
• Develop practical guidance, templates, and training materials for procurement teams and suppliers
• Monitor KPIs and sustainability metrics including emissions, waste, energy, and water data

Skills

Procurement sustainability

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Job description

Sustainability Project Manager in Crewe, Cheshire

Location

Crewe, Cheshire

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Contract

Sustainability Project Manager

Based in Crewe 3/4 days a week

We are looking for a motivated and delivery-focused Procurement Sustainability professional to join our team and help drive sustainability across our supply chain and procurement operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering sustainability initiatives that reduce environmental impact, strengthen supplier compliance, and embed responsible sourcing into procurement decision-making. You will work closely with procurement teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to translate sustainability strategy into practical operational delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver procurement sustainability projects from concept through to implementation
• Drive delivery of the procurement sustainability roadmap and associated improvement initiatives
• Support supply chain decarbonisation activities and supplier sustainability programmes
• Assist with the integration of sustainability into sourcing and supplier selection processes
• Support supplier compliance, due diligence, risk management, and sustainability reporting activities
• Coordinate governance activities, project tracking, reporting, and stakeholder updates
• Help implement traceability and chain of custody processes across the supply chain
• Develop practical guidance, templates, and training materials for procurement teams and suppliers
• Monitor KPIs and sustainability metrics including emissions, waste, energy, and water data

Experience

• Experience in procurement, supply chain sustainability, ESG, or project management
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and delivering operational improvements
• Knowledge of supplier sustainability, decarbonisation, compliance, or responsible sourcing
• Strong communication, reporting, and analytical skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across internal teams and supplier networks

Experience with Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), traceability, or supply chain sustainability regulations would be desirable.