Sustainable Procurement Director

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Maxim Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Sustainable Procurement Director

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Sustainable Procurement Director to join our team at Maxim Recruitment. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of sustainable procurement strategies across multiple projects and commissions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement sustainable procurement strategies to help clients progress towards better environmental, social, and economic outcomes.
  • Lead project teams and play a key role in our large global transformation programmes.
  • Provide management, challenge, and guidance to colleagues as they work on client projects and commissions.
  • Identify, design, deliver, and continually improve clients' environmental performance to meet targets across key sustainability themes.
  • Lead the development of sustainable procurement services and propositions.
  • Play a leading role in the business generation of sustainable procurement opportunities for the employer.
  • Actively input and manage the delivery of both team and wider business targets.

Requirements:

  • Sustainable procurement strategy development experience.
  • Implementation of sustainable procurement vision and objectives.
  • Sustainable procurement insights and research.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to team members.
  • Ability to manage work/business development/career development activities.
  • Adaptable approach to work.
  • Excellent IT skills.

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:

Maxim Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in procurement and supply chain roles. We work with a range of clients across various industries, providing high-quality candidates to meet their recruitment needs.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives:

  • Competitive salary up to £85k (DOE).
  • Car allowance.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Health insurance.
  • Medical insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Personal accident cover.


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