Description

Remote role

Sustainability program manager

• This role will be executing and supporting scaled supplier net zero engagement, and assisting in executing net zero strategy within the org.
• Their ability to drive quick closures of things, follow up on comms within 48-hour turnarounds, and positive feedback from stakeholders will be indicators of how they are performing in this role.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support net zero engagement with suppliers, share Client’s net zero expectations, align on reduction targets
• Prepare for supplier and stakeholder meetings, support presentation or conduct meetings as needed
• Provide regular status updates to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Support the Client Supplier GHG reduction program for indirect suppliers. Ensure alignment with corporate strategy and goals through partnership with the strategic sourcing organization and select teams across Client’s value chain
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers and internal teams to facilitate engagement and understanding of Client’s sustainability and emissions goals
• Build and manage operational model and tools to enable supplier prioritization, engagement, and implementation
• Maintain understanding of evolving sustainability policy and climate-related trends. Synthesize and share to drive strategic planning
• Drive financial evaluation of emerging opportunities and risks. Support evaluation of sustainability reduction technology and partnerships
• Implement procurement related tool enhancements and manage associated change control in collaboration with other teams
• Deliver continuous improvement. Scale tools, processes, and workflows to streamline sustainability management.
• Create and deliver Sustainability and Performance reporting dashboards.

Minimum Qualification

• B.A. or B.S. degree in environmental sustainability, supply chain, procurement, or equivalent experience
• experience in Strategic Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Management or Corporate Sustainability
• Communication and process/project management experience
• Experience in evaluating, developing and implementing supplier sustainability and performance solutions
• Procurement systems/processes/tools experience
• Experience driving change and improving end-to-end processes

Top 3 must-have HARD skills:     

• Net zero supplier engagement experience, supply chain, understanding of GhG accounting

Good to have skills:

• Project management, stakeholder engagement, communication skills

Years of experience needed: 5

Typical Day in the Role:

• Supplier engagement (communications and negotiations), support content development for meetings, develop and execute strategy around integrating net zero into sourcing processes