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Our client is one of the largest construction companies within the UK with internationally-renowned experience in the successful delivery of technically demanding, multi-disciplinary and logistically complex projects.

They now have an exciting new opportunity for a Responsible Sourcing Manager to join their Power T&D team based out of Derby

The role is based in their Power team, reporting into their Sustainability Function. The role will be working extensively with their Procurement and Commercial functions to implement sustainability with the supply chain partners, aligning with their sustainability strategy.

Responsibilities

Work with the Group Responsible Sourcing, Procurement and Commercial teams to embed sustainability into the processes used to select supply chain partners, contractual requirements and monitor performance. Provide subject matter expertise on strategic tenders.

Work to develop a supply chain that is aligned to Science Based Target requirements for Scope 3 carbon emissions.

Be the subject matter expert in strategic meetings with supply chain partners, customers and internal functions.

Manage supplier ESG tools and compliance. Roll out to their supply chain where relevant.

Be aware of the Power team’s strategic growth objectives, upcoming projects and supply chain requirements, and inform the team with relevant knowledge about the responsible sourcing risks and opportunities these present.

Provide guidance to the team on ethical sourcing risks including modern slavery, from new sourcing regions or supply chain partners. Work with the Modern Slavery lead to ensure a robust approach to modern slavery mitigation is implemented. Develop a strategy for conducting ethical audits in high-risk countries and sectors.

Enable the Power team to align with new legislation coming into force, ensuring the impact of this is considered at tender stage.

Advise the team on social supply chain requirements, such as social value, small and medium enterprises, social enterprises, local supply chain, equity, diversity and inclusion, and modern slavery.

With support from the Social Impact team, ensure appropriate alignment of any social value requirements (including Diversity, Equity and inclusions) commitments and KPIs

Develop and lead training and knowledge sharing with relevant stakeholders

Align closely with key Group Communities of Practice (CoP), such as supply chain carbon CoP, Carbon CoP, Resource Efficiency CoP, as relevant.

Represent company externally, presenting to customers, supply chain partners and key industry organisations e.g. Supply Chain Sustainability School, Net Zero Pact

Identify best practices and implement change by working with stakeholders to improve day-to-day practices.

Subject matter expertise

Expertise in UK’s Net Zero strategy and the implications for the energy transmission and distribution system

Strong competence in carbon including; Scope 3 reporting, PAS 2080, Environmental Product Declarations and whole life carbon.

Knowledge of responsible sourcing risks in the infrastructure manufacturing sector including human rights issues

The individual

Knowledge of EU, UK and Regional Government sustainable procurement legislation

Have experience working with complex commercial supply chains and procurement functions

Strong knowledge of social, ethical and environment sustainability issues

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Have a business mindset and commercial awareness

Relevant qualifications in environmental sustainability

Proficiency in IT and ability to adapt to using new IT based platforms

Willingness to travel UK wide, with potential international travel

Preferable

An interest in supporting a just transition to climate change

IEMA or CIPS Membership (or equivalent)
You do not need to come from a construction, infrastructure or engineering background. They encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with an interest and willingness to learn about infrastructure