Strategic Lead for Responsible Sourcing

2 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Proforest Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and knowledgeable strategic lead to support our growing portfolio of projects within responsible sourcing. This role is suited to someone who is an expert in client relationship management with the passion to nurture and develop teams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic oversight of a portfolio of client and projects, taking accountability for effective planning, resources, and budget.
  • Lead the development of client's proposals and design large scale projects with our global teams and external network to support multi-country delivery.
  • Adapt to changing client needs, advising, re-evaluating priorities and evolving workplans accordingly.
  • Develop, manage and nurture client relationships to secure long-term relationships; collaborate with others in Proforest to maximise impact across the organisation.
  • Provide oversight to project technical teams, mentor/coach and develop people into their roles within responsible sourcing projects.
  • Line management responsibilities include mentoring and supporting team members' growth.
  • Act as technical expert, and therefore focal point in one or several environmental and social topics.

Requirements:

  • Substantial experience within responsible sourcing either gained in the private sector or within a consultancy environment.
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of social and/or environmental issues in tropical agriculture supply chains such as deforestation, regenerative agriculture, climate change, livelihoods, gender equality and respect for human rights.
  • Experience and working knowledge on one or more tropical commodities e.g., Soy, Sugar, Palm oil, Cocoa, Rubber, Coconut.
  • Experience working on complex & high value projects with high profile FMCG clients internationally (beyond Europe).
  • Experience of institutionalising and sharing knowledge both internally and externally.
  • Team and line management experience with proven ability to motivate and drive performance.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain deep stakeholder relationships.
  • Proven ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
  • A flexible approach with the ability and confidence to learn and adapt in a fast-paced sector.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to drive innovation and change.
  • Excellent presentation skills with the confidence to present internally and externally.
  • Knowledge of one or more of our other working languages - Spanish, French, Portuguese, Bahasa or Mandarin.
  • Experience working with teams in the regions in which Proforest operates.
  • On-the-ground fieldwork experience with the commodities we work with.

What We Offer:

  • 25 days plus public holidays (with an extra 2 days the following year should you take your well-earned holiday within the year).
  • We contribute to your pension (up to 8%).
  • We support learning and development with a dedicated team to help you achieve your goals; we provide access to training for knowledge and competency development.
  • Life insurance and income protection insurance.
  • We organize regular in-person team gatherings, regional and international knowledge exchanges and social events.

Location: Oxford, UK or Leiden, The Netherlands

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum (for the UK) or€73,000 - €78,000 (for Leiden) per annum depending on skills and experience.

Hybrid Working: Proforest operates on a hybrid basis. We encourage staff to attend the office regularly to maximise interactions with colleagues and encourage collaboration, but we also appreciate individual circumstances and preferences. We prefer attendance at the office twice a week, if possible, with a minimum of once a week.

We are committed to supporting diversity throughout Proforest globally, ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and therefore welcome applications from all.

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