Specialist ESG - Procurement Excellence

• Develop and implement a procurement strategy to deliver the company's ESG goals, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing organization's reputation.
• Establish procurement-relevant ESG KPIs and targets in close collaboration with the Procurement Teams and the ESG Team to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Build the DRL Procurement Capability Framework for ESG and conduct regular assessments of Procurement's sustainability performance to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued progress toward ESG goals.
• Define the budget and resources needed to achieve global sustainable procurement objectives, including systems and technology requirements for effective data management and reporting working closely with the ESG Reporting Team.
• Be the link between Procurement and the ESG team, to integrate ESG into all relevant procurement processes and initiatives.
• Establish processes and foster collaboration within DRL Procurement organization to support sustainable sourcing practices, supplier engagement, and risk management.
• Partner with category teams to develop sustainable category strategies and training/capability-building plans, incorporating clear roadmaps and measurable KPIs to track success.
• Develop sustainability engagement plans for the top suppliers based on their maturity, ensuring targeted initiatives for improvement inclusive of remediation plans and escalation pathways.
• Build, develop and lead a team procurement professional to deliver the Procurement ESG strategy and plan, providing mentorship and fostering professional development.
• Engage with relevant external partners to advance and accelerate sustainable procurement efforts.
• Represent the company in industry initiatives, working groups, and partnerships focused on sustainable procurement and supply chain management, while staying informed on emerging trends, best practices, and regulations.

Qualifications

B.E (Environmental Management) / M.Sc (Environmental Science)

• 8-12 years of cross functional ESG and Procurement experience within a corporate environment and/or as a consultant/auditor for large companies.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sustainable procurement strategies and responsible sourcing.
• Familiarity with global human rights standards and regulations and the ability to translate these into actionable, value-added plans.
• Experience in managing large-scale programs, including change management, executive communication, and project planning & execution.
• Collaboration with cross functional teams for sustainability assessments as well as data collation
• Preparing responses related to procurement for various reporting frameworks like BSRS, GRI, Ecovdais, DJSI, CDP, MSCI etc.
• Financial acumen with experience in cost-benefit analysis, ROI calculations, and developing compelling business cases for executives.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience in building effective partnerships, stakeholder management and strategic influencing.
• Experience in leading teams, with a strong motivation for coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Ability to travel up to 10-15% of the time.
• Fluent in English spoken and written.