Sustainable Procurement Manager

Dentsu; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A global marketing agency in London is hiring a Sustainable Procurement Manager to spearhead sustainability initiatives within procurement operations. This role entails integrating sustainability into policies, partnering with procurement, and enhancing ESG goals while fostering a collaborative work environment that values diversity. Candidates should possess procurement experience and strong communication skills, with training delivery experience as a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Tailorable benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end sourcing process and supplier relationship management.
• Solid communication skills, capable of influencing C-Level stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives across procurement operations.
• Embed sustainability into Procurement documentation.
• Support supplier risk assessment and due diligence.

Skills

Procurement experience

Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Self-starter

Ability to influence stakeholders

Multi-tasking

Training delivery experience

Education

CIPS or MCIPS qualifications (or working towards)

Tools

Coupa platform

Job description

Overview

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world's leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We\'re hiring for an FTC - Sustainable Procurement Manager as part of dentsu in London.

Purpose of the Role

The Sustainable Procurement Manager will lead the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across dentsu\'s procurement operations. By supporting supply chain transparency, understanding scope 3 emissions and building our internal capabilities, the role will help dentsu meet its ESG goals, enhance supplier performance and strengthen its reputation as a responsible business.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Procurement Operations Director and work closely with procurement and sustainability teams to ensure ESG risks and requirements are understood with appropriate action is being taken.
• Policy and process integration. Embed sustainability criteria into Procurement documentations (e.g. RFPs, Supplier Code of Conduct) in coordination with sustainability and legal teams.
• Supplier risk assessment. Support Supplier Risk Manager in maintaining due diligence platform and questions and reporting on suppliers.
• Capability building. Deliver training and knowledge sharing sessions to upskill procurement teams and embed sustainability thinking into day-to-day operations.
• Data and reporting. Track KPIs, support Scope 3 emissions reporting and contribute to external disclosures including client pitch support.
• Category planning. Partner with Procurement to integrate sustainability into category planning and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

Qualifications + Skills

• Procurement experience with knowledge of end-to-end sourcing process, including negotiating terms and supplier relationship management
• Autonomous self-starter and proactive in identifying opportunities and driving improvements
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills - both verbal and written, and ability to influence stakeholders up to C-Level
• Capacity to multi-task and prioritise to meet targets
• Desirable but not essential: Training delivery experience, including delivering sessions to upskill internal teams
• Desirable but not essential: CIPS or MCIPS qualifications (or working towards), Coupa platform experience

What we offer

• This is a 12-month fixed term contract
• The team is based in our London office and operates under flexible working arrangements, with a minimum of one day in office in week and additional when requested in advance.
• As well as a competitive salary, you\'ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location: London

Brand: Global Functions

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)