We are currently seeking a self-driven supply chain sustainability professional for leading global deployment of innovative product decarbonization program to join our sustainable procurement team. The role comprises a mix of program management (50%) and technical knowledge (50%) to compute carbon footprint at product level and lead supplier engagement for achieving reduction. The incumbent will work closely with a team of committed members spread across different geographies to ensure smooth global implementation of the stated program. This position is based out of xxxxx.
What will you do:
· Understand the sustainable procurement framework of Schneider Electric and contribute to overall functional mission.
· Engage all internal and external stakeholders for a well-coordinated implementation of designated program.
· Drive the supply chain decarbonization program with suppliers to meet company objective.
o Develop implementation framework to deploy PCF reduction program with suppliers
o Train & onboard SE procurement teams on PCF reduction program and sensitise expectation from suppliers
o Participate in the scoping exercise to identify the suppliers to be involved
o Program management
§ Lead engagement and onboard suppliers for product carbon footprint (PCF) reduction initiative
§ Develop communication and training module on PCF computation
§ Ensure suppliers are computing the PCF and reporting
§ Ensure adoption of PCF reduction targets by suppliers in line with company target
§ Ensure implementation of actions to achieve PCF reduction by the suppliers
§ Incorporate innovate solutions and lead discussion with digital solution providers to digitise PCF calculation and reporting by supplies; and collation and processing by SE
§ Involve in the discussion with the other SE teams to integrate PCF into corporate carbon accounting
§ Deploy governance for effective implementation of global project
§ Provide innovative solution for challenges and resolve them to achieve program objective
o Technical expertise:
§ Have in-depth understanding of Product Carbon Footprint calculation
§ Have proven track record of implementing carbon footprint reduction program with suppliers
§ Have deep understanding of implementing renewable energy, energy efficiency, digitalization and other decarbonization initiatives at company level.
§ Good understanding of relevant standards such as GHG Protocol, ISO14064/67, PACT Methodology etc.
§ Ability of engage with suppliers on specific implementational challenges and solutions
· Business Process Optimization:
o Optimize business processes to ensure efficiency in global deployment, including data collection, computation and reporting
o Work collaboratively with other departments (Procurement, Corporate Environment, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, IT, etc. as required) to improve data integrity or clear system issues.
· Training & Change Management:
o Lead training and capacity building initiative to meet program objective
§ Develop practical training material to facilitate implementation
§ Deliver training material to internal and external stakeholders
o Stay abreast of new developments in the industry and incorporate in the program
o Support and coach additional team members
Key Personality traits
· Hands-on, pragmatic
· Resilient
· Team player
· Solution oriented
· Ready work as across global time zones
· Ability to work in complex virtual organization
· Multilingual like German, French, Portuguese, Chinese etc.
· Flexible and agile to adapt to changes on ground and revisit the approach
· Comfortable to work in an open environment with no readymade solutions
Preference will be given to candidates with:
· Demonstrated experience of leading and driving large scale supplier decarbonization program with tangible results.
· Expertise on product carbon footprint calculations.
· Expertise on renewable energy deployment
· Experience in energy audits in manufacturing industries (ISO 50001 audits), energy saving projects and/or CO2e emission reduction project
· Procurement/supplier engagement/management/sourcing background
· Strong verbal/written English communications skills
· Excellent reporting skills
· Process and technology oriented
o Advanced digital skills\: Tableau, AI, ML, RPAs and understanding of programming algorithm to develop RPA capability within team; strong MS Office tool skills are mandatory
· Demonstrated leadership skills\: Influence, drive for results, effective planning / prioritization, project management & collaboration
· Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Management, Supply chain, Information Systems, Business, Accounting or Engineerin
