Sustainable Procurement Senior Advisor

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SHOOSMITHS LLP, City Centre, Manchester

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 25 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7d8f2843879346768da08dc2e3a85523

SHOOSMITHS LLP

Full Job Description

Responsibility for the development and delivery of the Sustainable Supply Chain programme within Procurement, taking the initiative on ensuring environmental and social impacts are identified and managed appropriately.
Collect and use meaningful data from across the firm's supply chain on sustainability topics and to enable sustainable decision making and efficient disclosure.
Improve supplier, and internal stakeholder, sustainability knowledge and capability through the identification and delivery of training, best practice guidance and peer to peer knowledge sharing
Creation and implementation of policies and procedures to enable a governance framework for sustainable procurement
Integration of sustainability into Procurement processes such as contract management & supplier performance management
Ensure tenders include sustainability as a key element of supplier requirements and that sustainability is evaluated consistently as part of the tender process
Coordinate and deliver collaborative projects and engagement programmes with key suppliers
Drive integration of sustainability in procurement and supplier strategy development and execution
Build internal relationships within the business to foster buy-in to existing and future Responsible Business strategies and initiatives, acting as an ambassador for Responsible Business to create long-term, integrated change to firm policies and processes within the Procurement function.
Contribute to regular communications to promote initiatives and update colleagues across the business on Sustainable Procurement best practice through internal and external communication channels such as internal newsletters or social media posts.

The successful candidate should possess most of the following qualities:
Can use their passion for Sustainability to engage stakeholders to drive change
Ability to translate complex information in easily digestible format
Experience in delivering complex change within either a Procurement or Sustainability environment
MCIPs or IEMA certified
Proactive and self-starting
Ability to analyse complex data sets
Strong team player
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information discreetly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm., Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.