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Associate Director Sustainable ProcurementMaxim Recruitment • Glasgow, Scotland, GB
Associate Director Sustainable Procurement

Associate Director Sustainable Procurement

Maxim Recruitment • Glasgow, Scotland, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Associate Director Sustainable Procurement

Ref

MAX9949

Consultant

Nilam Modhwadia

Region

North and Scotland

Location

Glasgow

Negotiable DOE

Job Posted

07/04/2025

Type

Permanent

Status

Live: Interviewing now

Associate Director Sustainable Procurement job opportunity with a large, multidisciplinary construction consultancy based in their Glasgow office.

The employer can offer the opportunity to work on various commissions, as well as industry-leading training & support.

Hybrid working is available, although the client dictates the working model.

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

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies in the UK. One of the key selling points of this role is that you would be delivering end-to-end procurement services to some of the larger brands and on the most exciting programmes and projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • To provide sustainable procurement management and insights across multiple projects and commissions, helping clients progress towards better environmental, social & economic outcomes
  • To lead project teams and play an important role in our large global transformation programmes
  • To provide management, challenge and guidance to colleagues as they work on client projects and commissions
  • To 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
  • To play a leading role in the business generation of sustainable procurement opportunities for the employer
  • To actively input and manage the delivery of both team and wider business targets

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Previous procurement consulting experience gained from either client, contractor or professional services organisation
  • Experience of embedding ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement) into procurement operations, 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
  • Experience of key responsible sourcing areas including human rights, environment, health and safety, anti-bribery & corruption and labour practices
  • 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 need for supervision
  • Be able to provide mentorship and guidance to team members
  • Be able to manage work/business development/career development activities
  • Have an adaptable approach to work

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • A degree related to one of the following; 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

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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