Responsible Sourcing Manager (FTC)

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Responsible Sourcing Manager to join our Strategic Sourcing and Sustainability Team for a 12-month FTC. The successful candidate will drive Linklaters' Responsible Sourcing programme, manage key projects, and enhance supplier engagement. This role is crucial in supporting our goal of being a leader in sustainability and responsible business practices, focusing on commitments relating to the environment, supplier diversity, and human rights. Your main responsibilities will include: Responsible Sourcing "Steady State" Delivery:

• Ensure timely inputs and scoring in RFx processes based on the category of spend.
• Complete supplier onboarding assessments promptly, providing feedback.
• Engage with key suppliers using the EcoVadis platform.
Reporting Cycle:
• Input both quantitative and qualitative data into annual sustainability reporting mechanisms.
• Host the annual Supplier Sustainability Summit.
Responsible Business Credentials:
• Enhance the firm's responsible business credentials through robust sourcing processes and policies.
• Oversee the biennial refresh of the Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct.
Continuous Improvement / Special Projects:
• Develop a Tableau-based Responsible Sourcing dashboard.
• Lead Scope 3 carbon reduction initiatives and supplier diversity programmes.
• Support the sustainable transition to our new London HQ.
Communications, Engagement, and Training:
• Create and implement internal engagement campaigns.
• Maintain partnerships with advocacy groups and clients.
• Coordinate sustainability workshops and training sessions., Private Medical Insurance
• Free in-house fitness centre and subsidised health club memberships
• Free onsite GP service and periodic health assessments
Finance
• Pension and flexible savings options
• Income protection and life assurance
• Mortgage advice and will-writing services
Family & Lifestyle
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes
• Emergency family care
• Additional holiday/birthday leave
• Maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Travel insurance and season ticket loan
• Option to join sports and social clubs, as well as our employee networks groups (such as our Gender Equality Network, With Pride, or Social Mobility Networks)
  
  Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualifications or equivalent experience
• Proven success in developing and implementing a Responsible Sourcing programme.
• Intermediate or higher project management and Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with ESG supplier portals and the ability to analyse and report on social and environmental data.
• Strong communicator, negotiator, and confident in driving initiatives.
• Thorough, process-oriented, and committed to quality service.
  
  Linklaters is a multi-national commercial law firm, with 31 offices in 21 countries worldwide.
We have been named as one of The Times' Top 50 Employers for Women, recognised by Stonewall as a top employer for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and by the Social Mobility Employer Index as a top employer for advancing social mobility. We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our firm by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.