Associate Director Sustainable Procurement

Maxim Recruitment; London; Hybrid

Job description

Associate Director Sustainable Procurement

Ref: MAX9954

Consultant: Nilam Modhwadia

Region: London

Location: London

Negotiable DOE

Job Posted: 01/08/2024

Type: Permanent

Status: Live: Interviewing now

An Associate Director Sustainable Procurement is required to join a premium infrastructure and real estate advisory consultancy in London.
This is a unique opportunity to progress your career with a reputable and fast-expanding business.
Hybrid working is available, although the client dictates the working model.

Employer’s services include Sustainable Procurement, Transformational Procurement, Renewables, Digital Procurement and Net Zero Strategies.

The Associate Director Sustainable Procurement will be responsible for leading teams and programmes helping clients to meet their social and environmental targets. This includes orientating clients’ procurement operations, across multiple commissions, towards net zero and better environmental and social outcomes.

The successful candidate will make a sustainable impact on large-scale flagship projects, working with and managing an outstanding team of specialist procurement and sustainability consultants.

The Employer encourages and supports individuals to achieve MCIPS status for CIPS and regular Professional Development will be available to further skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide sustainable procurement management and insights across multiple projects and commissions, helping clients progress towards better environmental, social & economic outcomes.
• Lead project teams and play an important role in large global transformation programmes.
• Provide management, challenge, and guidance to colleagues as they work on client projects and commissions.
• Identify, design, deliver, and continually improve clients’ environmental performance to meet targets across key sustainability themes.
• Lead the development of the sustainable procurement services and propositions.
• Play a leading role in the business generation of sustainable procurement opportunities for the employer.
• Actively input and manage the delivery of both team and wider business targets.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Implementation of Sustainable Procurement vision and objectives.
• Sustainable Procurement insights and research.
• Previous procurement consulting experience from either client, contractor, or professional services organisation.
• Experience of embedding ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement) into procurement operations is desired but not essential.
• Strong project team management ethos and ability to lead delivery and transformation programmes.
• Experience of leading the development of client-facing eminence and propositions.
• Strong understanding of wider ESG legislative and regulatory environments is desirable.
• Experience of successful supplier engagement (as part of embedding sustainability).
• Confident, independent, and able to work autonomously without supervision.
• Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Ability to manage work/business development/career development activities.
• Adaptable approach to work.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree related to Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Business Management, or similar disciplines.
• Has achieved, is working towards, or is willing to work towards at least Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK. This employer celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all their employees.

They are growing fast and are willing to invest and support candidates with training and professional progression. They can offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to procurement-related work.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position.

0800 689 4841
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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