Sustainability Sourcing Specialist

Job Location	Goole
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£30,000 - £33,832 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

Sustainable Sourcing SpecialistJoin Our Innovative TeamElevation Recruitment Group is excited to present an exceptional opportunity with a leading global speciality chemicals company. As pioneers in sustainable and high-performance solutions, they are driven by innovation and a commitment to sustainability.Our mission is to apply smart science to meet consumer and sustainability commitments, creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.This critical role will support sustainable sourcing initiatives in partnership with our procurement function, ensuring the success of our corporate strategy focused on growth, innovation, and sustainability.Role and Responsibilities

Manage data, reporting systems, and performance metrics to meet internal and external milestone targets.
Collaborate with global procurement, group sustainability, and other functional teams to create systems that enables the business to measure, action, and achieve sustainable sourcing targets.
Communicate progress against targets to the Global Head of Procurement and Sustainable Sourcing, Group Sustainability, and key Executive Committees.
Prepare results reporting for quarterly Board reports and the Annual Sustainability Impact Report.
Work within SAP and Qlik data systems to automate sustainability reporting, ensuring data completeness and accuracy.
Focus on milestone reporting priorities including supplier assessments, carbon reduction commitments, certified feedstock purchasing, bio-based materials, and land use.

Key Projects:

Support global projects such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data capture for raw materials purchases.
Implement the Together for Sustainability (TfS) data capture platform and work with carbon apps.
Manage data and due diligence assurance for compliance with European Deforestation Regulations (EUDR).
Conduct deep dives into supplier assessments and measure performance against program metrics.
Provide data and insights for supply chain reviews and external assessments, and prepare recommendations for performance improvements.

Benefits Package:

Competitive benefits package including defined benefit pension scheme with death in service benefit
25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
Free lunch in on-site restaurant
Access to share plans
Cycle to work scheme
Car leasing scheme
Retail platform benefits
Free car parking on-site

Ideal Candidate ProfileEssentials:

Ability to engage other functions and teams towards a common goal
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with sustainability concepts and ideals
Strong problem-solving abilities
Self-starter with the ability to manage own priorities
Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience

Desirables:

Knowledge of chemistry and processes within the industry
Formal sustainability credentials, certifications, or experience
Understanding of the procurement/sourcing function

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