Supplier Climate Program Manager

JOB PURPOSE

Be part of a team that is responsible for driving an exciting agenda to deliver our commitment to reaching -40% CO2 (industrial & energy) emissions and -30% CO2 (forest, land & agriculture emissions) in our Scope 3 value chain by 2030.

The Supplier Climate Program (SCP) is the biggest lever in driving decarbonization for UL. It has established a good foundation with the engagement of TOP300 suppliers, and close to 200 delivering on the program ask to establish a CO2 baseline, set a target, and provide Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data.

The focus of this position is to develop and deliver joint decarbonization roadmaps and execution plans for key ingredients and material portfolios, working in close collaboration with procurement, key suppliers as well as externally with advisory and delivery partners.

The role requires a leveraging of resources, skills and knowledge, such that we are able to scale in-house and expert capabilities across the procurement organization and beyond (with upstream suppliers).  It requires experience in working with procurement and a diverse supplier base to drive a sustainability agenda; and program management skills to identify and deliver the required reductions.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Joint decarbonization roadmap development with key suppliers within a specific material or ingredient portfolio, leading to reductions in GHG emissions aligned with UL targets:
  • Jointly and collaboratively identify quantified and costed decarbonization plans for priority materials, that is cognizant of R&D and Sourcing strategies, Supplier Strategies and disruptive innovations.
  • Drive co-financing of the reductions where required, in partnership with the Climate & Nature Fund team and partners.
  • Establish and maintain a cadence for reviewing performance and progress against the plan; follow up on specific actions to ensure that the overall goals are delivered.
  • Contribute to the communications plan for updating stakeholders on progress.
• Supplier engagement and procurement capability-building
  • Support buyers in establishing a climate dialogue with climate-priority suppliers, basis the decarbonization plans and Supplier Climate Programme. 
  • Empowering and guiding procurement teams through the supplier engagement framework on Climate and building climate capabilities within procurement.

• End-to-end Buying processes and integration of Climate into that
  • Provide advisory on the options for integration of climate clauses into contracting terms & conditions and commercial levers to activate with suppliers.
  • Practitioners’ knowledge of the end-to-end buying process between buyers and suppliers, and contractual / policy frameworks. 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant work experience in procurement, climate, sustainability or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in economics, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, climate studies, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
• Delivering outcomes that contribute to a sustainable business, through x-functional teams.
• Engaging with and influencing others – both internal and external resources - for meaningful outcomes.
• Program / project management skills: delivering an agreed program of work in time, on budget and including stakeholder management / communication.
• Track record of working interdependently and delivering within x functional teams.

SKILLS YOU SHOULD HAVE

ESSENTIAL

• Strong analytical, data and information management skills.
• Project management: disciplined planning, execution, follow up, attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and engagement skills.
• External orientation, market awareness and insights, curiosity oriented to the climate topic.
• Climate expertise including lifecycle assessment methodologies.
• Procurement process knowledge including practitioners’ knowledge on how to embed sustainability into procurement strategy.

Preferable

• A deep understanding of climate mitigation technologies and carbon accounting methodologies for FLAG and Chemical sectors, including developments.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
• CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
• PURPOSEFUL IMPACT: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.
• TALENT CATALYST: Inspire people to grow, with support and honesty.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid work and flexibility.

• Opportunities for the development and improvement of qualifications.

• Sharing the cost of professional training & courses.

• Benefits: life insurance, private medical care, pension fund, sharing the cost of sports activities, Benefits System – Cafeteria and many others.

• Extra days off to take care of yourself and others.

• Unilever store - Our products at attractive prices.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.