Sustainable Supply Chain Manager

Introduction Discover a one-of-a-kind career. Our vision at Heathrow is to be an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. In the Finance team we know that generating income is critical to driving our business forward, but it’s also vital that we create positive passenger and customer experiences that make every journey better. You’ll help us to get the balance right so we can continue investing in our world-class environment. There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Heathrow’s size, scale, and reputation for innovation translates to exciting opportunities for everyone. Finance here is about more than numbers. It’s about being influential, developing trusted relationships, and showing the world that we’re a responsible investment with a bright future; a place that embraces digital innovation and has a sustainable mindset. You’ll become part of a team that drives excellence across everything from insurance to investment, treasury to business partnering, as you collaborate widely to deliver projects that directly impact millions of passengers each year. Job Description We are seeking a proactive Procurement professional to support the Sustainable Supply Chain Manager in driving change across Heathrow’s supply chain, championing the People and Planet Strategy. This role will play a key part in post-contract management and annual sustainability reporting, working closely with strategic suppliers and internal teams to ensure alignment with Heathrow’s sustainability objectives. You will be instrumental in developing supplier performance roadmaps, sharing best practices, assuring data quality, and educating both procurement colleagues and partners on sustainable supply chain principles. This is a unique opportunity to foster continuous improvement and make a tangible impact on Heathrow’s sustainable business ambitions. Your role will involve Engaging proactively with Heathrow’s key supply chain partners to support their commitment to the Heathrow Connecting People and Planet climate initiative. Ensuring strategic suppliers comply with the Heathrow Supply Chain Balanced Scorecard, focusing on carbon footprinting, energy and water reduction, fossil fuel transition, and enhanced supplier community engagement. Developing, implementing, and refining reporting methodologies and sustainability assessment tools in collaboration with business units and stakeholders. Advising and constructively challenging procurement and business strategies to integrate sustainability insights and align with Heathrow’s sustainable business goals. Promoting sustainability awareness within the procurement team and wider business, sharing best practices and representing Heathrow externally to highlight the impact of People and Planet initiatives. These Skills Are Essential Demonstrable understanding of the supply chain/procurement process gained through working in a similar role. Evidence of having worked within sustainability programmes for major client organisations. Experience in an operational environment alongside demonstrable knowledge of the business change process. Adept at working on programmes leading business inclusivity. Experience of engagement projects across multiple businesses and stakeholders. Previously worked in an integrated team involving supplier business partnering across finance, sustainability, IT and infrastructure. About Us There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore. It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow. Our rewards We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions. Working Location Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You’ll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow. Sustainable Travel to work Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality. Seniority level Not applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Airlines and Aviation #J-18808-Ljbffr