Job Description
Job Purpose:
The Sustainable Procurement Manager will be responsible for leading multi-sectoral sustainable procurement practices including but not limited to Scope 3 emissions strategy, human rights and anti-corruption principles from DP World’s “Our World, Our Future” sustainability strategy.
The successful candidate will report to the Group VP Procurement Strategy & Performance and will require close collaboration with teams from Group Procurement, Group Sustainability, Group HSE, Group Operations & Engineering and Group Planning & Project Management. The Sustainable Procurement Manager will be expected to work with regional, local and asset-based teams on capacity building and support in achieving targets and KPIs.
Key Accountabilities:
Sustainable Procurement programme
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with our organization's ESG principles, addressing responsible supply chain needs (for example scope 3 emissions, gender equality, human right, anti-corruption principles etc.). Development of sustainable procurement policies and work with cross-functional teams to establish ESG criteria for supplier selection and contract negotiations and ensure that all procurement practices are in line with our sustainability objectives. Conduct sustainability assessments of our suppliers, identify areas for improvement, and work with them to set and achieve sustainability targets, including exploring potential SBTi commitments. Establish a supplier ESG performance monitoring system, analyse supplier sustainability data, and report regularly to internal stakeholders on progress andopportunities for improvement.Contribute to our broader ESG communication and ESG disclosure/ reporting efforts. Stay up to date on ESG regulations, standards, and trends and recommend changes to our procurement practices as needed to maintain alignment with industry best practices. Put in place procurement programmes to minimize operational waste in own operations. Identify and address potential human rights risks and advance respect for human rights across the supply chain. Support regional sustainability leads with the responsible procurement requirements.
Capacity Building
Create and deliver training programs for procurement employees and other relevant stakeholders to ensure understanding and adherence to our ESG principles.
Continuous Improvement
Encourage and nurture a culture of innovation designed to achieve higher rankings in global sustainability indices. Test and validate new approaches to sustainability. Highlight best practices and innovative solutions.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's degree in procurement, supply chain management, sustainability, or a related field. Master's degree preferred Minimum 5 years on the job experience in a relevant field. Extensive experience in procurement, with a strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supplier management. Knowledge of ESG issues and trends, and experience integrating ESG criteria into procurement practices.Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data and identify insights and opportunities. Experience working in a global, multi-stakeholder environment preferred.
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.
By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.
