Sustainability Procurement Lead

Your new companyMy client is a leading name with consumers, recognisable worldwide with a strong brand reputation. Their products are sold online and in stores, with advertising across digital, OOH and retail spaces - not to mention high-profile partnerships and sponsorships. Together, we have partnered to recruit the job of Sustainability Procurement Lead on a contract basis to cover maternity leave, initially for 9 months.

Your new roleAs Sustainability Procurement Lead, you will take ownership of shaping what is a recently formed role in the organisation, you will be the go-to person for knowledge and link into the European taskforce. There are in pipeline a number of circular economy projects to take ownership. You will build and develop relationships with each of the department heads leading to an agreed pipeline of ESG activity, taking shared accountability for its delivery and impact.

This is an exciting time and area to work in for the business as Sustainability continues to take a focus, a thorough understanding of ESG & Sustainability will be invaluable alongside an understanding of CSRD.What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a procurement environment focused on sustainability as a full or part-time element of your role,
• Thorough understanding of ESG / Sustainability
• Understanding of CSRD, knowledge and what means for organisation
• Effective communication and influencing skills, able to communicate activity internally to demonstrate progress and success
• Good organisational skills; able to manage timelines and deadlines
• Ability to commute to Weybridge on a hybrid basis, ideally 3 days per week
• Commitment to a contract role, for 9 months, to ideally start in mid-March, paid on a daily rate basis What you'll get in return

You will receive a day rate depending on experience alongside exposure to an exceptional organisation and a great brand to work with.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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