Global SCM Material Sustainability Lead (f/m/d)

TN Italy; Monselice; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a SCM Material Sustainability Lead to manage the Material Sustainability pillar. This role involves defining processes, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving sustainability initiatives across the business unit. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sustainability programs and strong leadership skills.

Competenze

• Over 10 years of experience in a similar industry.
• Experience with LCA and/or EPD development.
• Successful track record of implementing global sustainability programs.

Mansioni

• Create the SCM Material sustainability processes roadmap.
• Develop standardized process flows for material sustainability.
• Monitor sustainability requirements and provide clarity to SCM teams.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Customer Focus

Communication

Presentation

Influencing

Strumenti

SAP Ariba

SAP Hana

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Business Unit Transformers’ Supply Chain function has a commitment to strengthening its focus on supplier and material sustainability to contribute to Hitachi Energy’s sustainability vision.

The SCM Sustainability strategy is built on three pillars: Supplier sustainability, material sustainability, and material compliance.

As the SCM Material Sustainability Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the Material Sustainability pillar, including process definition, implementation, and monitoring/reporting across the Business Unit. You will collaborate closely with the Transformers Business Unit Sustainability Head and Global/Regional Category managers.

Your responsibilities

1. Create the SCM Material sustainability processes roadmap for the business unit.
2. Contribute to the development of the overall SCM Sustainability strategy.
3. Develop standardized process flows for material sustainability requirements at the BU level (e.g., CBAM, LCA data mapping).
4. Define roles and responsibilities within the BU for related functions and regions.
5. Set annual targets, KPIs, and oversee progress and reporting in alignment with the Business Unit Sustainability Head and M&S.
6. Identify opportunities to improve supplier material sustainability, drive decarbonization, and increase transparency of LCA data, collaborating with Category managers and M&S.
7. Respond to customer requests for tenders and coordinate data collection from key suppliers.
8. Develop and organize training on LCA and CBAM basics for the SCM community and promote best practices.
9. Guide strategic suppliers towards emission zero goals in collaboration with Global Category Managers.
10. Monitor upcoming sustainability requirements and legislation, providing clarity to SCM teams.

Your background

1. Over 10 years of experience in a similar industry.
2. Experience with LCA and/or EPD development.
3. Leadership experience in strategy or roadmap creation within supply base management or sustainability initiatives.
4. Successful track record of implementing global sustainability programs, especially related to materials and supplier sustainability.
5. Knowledge of materials sustainability standards (e.g., ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14021/14025, EN 15804, EN 50693, ISO 14067, GHG Protocol).
6. Understanding of relevant legislations and assessment platforms (e.g., German Supply Chain Act, Ecovadis) is advantageous.
7. Strong customer focus and ability to inspire teams.
8. Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills in a global context.
9. Knowledge of SAP Ariba, SAP Hana is a plus.
10. Proficiency in MS Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
11. Fluent in English, both oral and written.