Key accountabilities

• Set strategic program direction and targets for the Supplier Climate Programme
• Define roadmaps, plans and objectives for delivery
• Monitor and track performance
• Coordinate and engage Net Zero procurement squad (internal procurement stakeholders and enabling functions)
• Select and manage external implementation partners (briefing, performance monitoring, learn & adapt).  Manage the budget.
• Provide appropriate technical delivery support (engineering capabilities to support supplier’s decarbonization)
• Measure, track, and report progress at regular intervals
• Represent SCP on external events, and panels when appropriate
• Develop a capability-building approach for the internal buyers community to integrate Climate as a distinct procurement capability and target.
• Establish knowledge transfer solutions to support suppliers (eg. Energy/utilities procurement & green technology)
• Streamline the PCF data collection process with suppliers, verification, and reporting (with external partner) and establish global PCF standard with PACT.
• Structure supplier's financing needs and establish a process estimate location/supplier-specific costs and provide concrete value propositions that make commercial sense.
• Evaluate the relevance and possibly establish an external PMO to run & track the implementation of decarbonization projects with suppliers.

Professional skills

ESSENTIAL

• Expert knowledge and demonstrated interest in climate change mitigation.
• Excellent apprehension and track record of Scope 3 decarbonization and procurement / supplier engagement. 
• Proficiency in program management, strategic analysis and implementation (results-oriented)
• Working knowledge of product carbon footprint (PCF), LCA, and sustainability standards (ex. PACT)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capacity to convey complex concepts in a simple way to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams including Procurement, and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate and reliable deliverables.
• High level of self-leadership, reliability, autonomy, a starter-finisher.

Experience required

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, climate studies, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in supplier engagement or procurement sustainability
• Experience with Scope 3 decarbonization.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and methodologies, such as the GHG Protocol and SBTi standards.
• Familiarity with the FMCG industry and its sustainability challenges is advantageous