Opportunity

Sustainable Procurement Manager

Svitzer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization committed to making a positive impact on the world. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Sustainable Procurement Manager to join our team. If you are passionate about driving change, implementing sustainable practices, and contributing to a greener future, we invite you to apply.

Who we are

Svitzer is a leading Global Towage Operator providing towage and sustainable marine solutions to make ports and terminals safer, more efficient and more climate friendly. We have customers in 30+ countries and more than 130 ports across four Regions: Australia, AMEA, Europe and America.

In recent years, we have grown through new contracts and acquisitions, and growing continues to be a focus. Our standard marine services remain critical to us, and at the same time we are implementing our new Strategy, which prioritises Sustainable Marine Operations, Decarbonization and Technology.

We operate globally 24/7, which means that things rarely stand still. However, we are good at manoeuvring being busy, as we enjoy working as a team by listening to and helping each other.

We offer

As a Sustainable Procurement Manager at Svitzer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our sustainable future and contribute to Svitzer’s continuous success. Svitzer is committed to integrating ethical, social and environmental business standards into our procurement processes.

You will lead the development and implementation of ESG-related initiatives in our supply chains and drive best practices for sustainable procurement across all procurement categories and geographies in Svitzer. Your expertise will be instrumental in aligning our operations with our ambition to achieve fully carbon neutral operations by 2040.

The position as Sustainable Procurement Manager reports to the Head of Group Procurement and is located at our head office in Nordhavn, Copenhagen. Here we offer a truly international environment with a professional, ambitious, and yet relaxed atmosphere. Our organizational structure is flat, we are informal, and our working environment is collaborative and inclusive. We have the flexibility to work from home, prioritize to have fun, and enjoy leading with care and learning from each other.

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Procurement Leadership: Act as the main procurement focal point for the company's Global ESG priorities within the supply chain, ensuring sustainable practices are integrated into procurement processes.
• ESG Roadmap Development: Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive supply chain roadmap for global ESG priorities in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Supplier Sustainability Assessment: Manage global supplier sustainability assessment tools, screening, evaluating and following up on suppliers’ performance.
• Collaborative Improvements: Drive improvement initiatives in collaboration with regional procurement teams and internal stakeholders, ensuring consistent implementation of sustainable practices across regions.
• Performance Tracking: Establish and implement relevant principles, processes, metrics, and systems to track progress, measure performance, and prepare necessary reporting for scope 3 emissions and sustainable procurement activities.
• Strategic Contribution: Contribute to the company’s strategic agenda for ESG, providing expert insights from the procurement perspective.
• Training and Development: Identify global training requirements, develop training programs/plans, and execute them to empower procurement teams with sustainable procurement knowledge.
• Best Practice Implementation: Identify and implement best practices, working closely with stakeholders to enhance processes and systems within ESG in the supply chain.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on regulatory compliance requirements within ESG in supply chains, ensuring the company's adherence to all relevant regulations.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate for the role most likely has some or all of the following characteristics:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience within ESG or Sustainable Procurement, preferably in a multinational company or international work environment.
• Agile and innovative mindset with a drive for finding creative solutions to sustainable procurement challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report preparation, training materials, and presentations.
• Strong project management skills to effectively execute sustainable procurement initiatives and collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Solid research capabilities to stay abreast of the latest trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainable procurement.
• Master’s degree - preferably within Supply Chain, Health Safety and Environment, and/or Sustainability.

If you are passionate about sustainable procurement, possess the required skills and experience, and are eager to be part of a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping a more sustainable future.

Additional information and application deadline

For more information on the role, please contact Head of Group Procurement, Kasper Gottlieb, on +45 21484041 or [email protected]

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and passion for sustainable procurement no later than 5 December 2023.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

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