Overview

The Sustainable Procurement Manager will lead the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives across dentsu’s procurement operations. By supporting supply chain transparency, understanding scope 3 emissions and building our internal capabilities, the role will help dentsu meet its ESG goals, enhance supplier performance and strengthen its reputation as a responsible business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Report to the Procurement Operations Director and work closely with procurement and sustainability teams to ensure ESG risks and requirements are understood with appropriate action is being taken.
  • Policy and process integration. Embed sustainability criteria into Procurement documentations (e.g. RFPs, Supplier Code of Conduct) in coordination with sustainability and legal teams.
  • Supplier risk assessment. Support Supplier Risk Manager in maintaining due diligence platform and questions and reporting on suppliers.
  • Capability building. Deliver training and knowledge sharing sessions to upskill procurement teams and embed sustainability thinking into day-to-day operations.
  • Data and reporting. Track KPIs, support Scope 3 emissions reporting and contribute to external disclosures including client pitch support.
  • Category planning. Partner with Procurement to integrate sustainability into category planning and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

Qualifications + Skills

  • Procurement experience with knowledge of end-to-end sourcing process, including negotiating terms and supplier relationship management
  • Autonomous self-starter and proactive in identifying opportunities and driving improvements
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills – both verbal and written, and ability to influence stakeholders up to C-Level
  • Capacity to multi-task and prioritise to meet targets
  • Desirable but not essential:  Training delivery experience, including delivering sessions to upskill internal teams
  • Desirable but not essential: CIPS or MCIPS qualifications (or working towards), Coupa platform experience

What We Offer

  • This is a 12-month fixed term contract
  • The team is based in our London office and operates under flexible working arrangements, with a minimum of one day in office in week and additional when requested in advance.
  • As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.
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