Are you passionate about creating real impact through sustainable procurement? Our client, an established public sector organisation with ambitious Net Zero goals, is looking for a Sustainable Procurement Manager to help shape the future of its supply chain. This is an exciting opportunity to drive responsible procurement transformation and embed ethical procurement practices across a complex organisation deeply committed to reducing its environmental footprint.
Main responsibilities
- Lead and promote the adoption of a sector wide Net Zero Carbon Supplier Tool, strengthening sustainable procurement reporting and carbon reduction efforts.
- Analyse supplier carbon emissions data to support informed responsible procurement decisions and help the organisation track progress towards Scope 3 targets.
- Collaborate cross functionally to embed best practice ethical procurement standards, ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and sustainability policies.
- Drive supplier engagement on carbon reduction, circular economy initiatives and sustainability KPIs across goods, services and capital procurement.
- Support organisation‑wide behaviour change and provide training, guidance and insights to help stakeholders deliver meaningful sustainable procurement outcome.
Your profile
- Strong knowledge of the procurement lifecycle and supply chain sustainability, including responsible procurement and modern slavery mitigation.
- A solid understanding of carbon emissions, Scope 1–3 reporting and the principles of circular economy within a sustainable procurement context.
- Experience in analysing data, evaluating supplier sustainability performance and delivering credible, evidence based recommendations.
- Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and suppliers alike.
- A proactive, motivated mindset with a genuine passion for ethical procurement and driving continuous improvement in sustainable procurement practices.
Why Apply
This is a high impact position where your work will directly support the organisation’s long term sustainability strategy. You’ll have the autonomy to innovate, the opportunity to collaborate with sector wide teams, and a chance to lead initiatives that bring measurable environmental change. If you’re energised by sustainable procurement, driven by responsible procurement principles and ready to champion ethical procurement across a major organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
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