Global Supplier Sustainability Manager, Global Procurement

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Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.

As a Global Supplier Sustainability Manager (GSSM), you will be responsible for managing the integration of the procurement sustainability strategy in a specific procurement category group and Beyond Value Chain Mitigation (BVCM).

You will:

• Lead and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships in your category group, BVCM, and an assigned region, including key contacts related to sustainability, ensuring regional or country specific activity is supported.
• Proactively assess current state of supplier sustainability activities across the assigned category, with key focus on carbon emissions reduction / mitigation, and influence stakeholders to support changes / improvements where required.
• Develop and establish supplier development programs to educate on supply chain sustainability, reduce supplier operational emissions and improve emissions reporting.
• Collaborate with the other GSSMs to define supplier sustainability commonalities across the network to align program objectives while also accommodating necessary local variation.
• Ensure that the supplier sustainability strategy is executed across category, sourcing, contracting, supplier relationship management, activity reporting efforts, and key sustainability projects / special projects related to sustainability.
• Be actively responsible for category specific support including data analysis, supplier assessment, selection, performance, including management and support of a customized RFP process, supplier selection model and contract verbiage to support the selection of appropriate suppliers.
• Manage and partner with team members across different geographies to meet established sustainability goals and ensure cohesive strategic execution. Mentor and coach junior staff to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

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Essential:

• Relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management or related field (or equivalent).
• BS degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or Business or equivalent relevant experience.
• Subject matter expertise in Supplier Sustainability, Beyond Value Chain Mitigation, and demonstrated experience with a supplier sustainability program.
• Persuasive and convincing communication and presentation skills with ability to engage senior executives to influence decisions.
• Excellent data and analytics execution skills (e.g., complex TCO modelling) and robust experience with ERP procurement and data visualization tools (e.g., Spend Visibility, Tableau, etc.).

Desirable:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) preferred.

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Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in London with hybrid working.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

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Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

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