Applications closed-Consultant Gig #889–Sydney–Procurement Risk and Sustainability Lead PD

Internal Consulting Group • Part-time • Sydney, Sydney • 28m ago

Client

Our client is a government-owned entity responsible for managing Infrastructure, and is seeking to engage aProcurement Sustainability Lead.

Role

Our client is seeking potential candidates who may be able to fill this brief for 1-2 months, during which time they would have several immediate tactical and more strategic tasks, including contributing to shaping the program of Procurement risk and sustainability initiatives for FY23.

Specific responsibilities include:

Risk management:

Establish capability to manage Procurement and supply chain risk across the organisation.
Maintain a procurement risk management framework to monitor, manage and drive procurement assurance to proactively and reactively manage Procurement related risks.
Direct actions & focus towards management of key risks
Facilitate risk planning and review processes of Procurement risks, in collaboration with key stakeholders
Connect and liaise with business stakeholders and Chief Risk Officer in developing plans, controls, mitigations and review of Procurement risks
Identify outcomes and benefits and direct actions & focus towards these

Sustainability:

Identify key Sustainable Procurement outcomes and benefits. Direct focus and actions towards delivery towards outcomes.
Modern Slavery program. Coordinate initiatives and prepare Board level and legislated external reporting in accordance with the Modern Slavery Act
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) – represent Procurement on the clients RAP. Develop and report on implementation of initiatives in coordination with Procurement leaders & team members
Identify, champion and coordinate implementation of social sustainability initiatives such as Buy Local and supplier diversity
Develop metrics and baseline reporting for Procurement Sustainability across social and environmental pillars of sustainability
Assess opportunities for environmental initiatives in the Procurement supply chain
Identify and implement Scope 3 emissions reduction strategies in the clients supply chain.
Identify and coordinate training and development opportunities for staff and suppliers in the areas of Procurement Sustainability that will support delivery of sustainability program objectives and aligned to Corporate Sustainability education program.
Collaborate closely with Corporate Sustainability function.

Key Deliverables:

Theconsultant will be able to demonstrate practical application of the qualification for this role, with experience in developing/ implementing / running Sustainability / ESG programs of work in a Procurement or Supply chain environment.

Skills and experience required:

The successful candidate will possess tertiary qualification/s (degree, certificate or diploma minimum) in a relevant discipline, such as Procurement, Science, Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.
Industry experience in Procurement sourcing, including managing contracts and suppliers – minimum 2 years
Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining Sustainability / Modern Slavery / ESG programs of work desirable – ideally minimum 1 year
Knowledge of the policy environment for social procurement, including other impact measurement frameworks, for example, ESG, GRIs, modern slavery etc).
Practical experience of risk management, preferably in Procurement/ supply chain
Well-developed skills using MS Office applications to prepare business documentation using Word, Excel, PowerPoint is a requirement, as is an ability to work effectively within a team environment.
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence to achieve practical outcomes.