Posted:
9/10/2024, 8:30:00 PM
Location(s):
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ⋅ Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark ⋅ Karnataka, India
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Data & Analytics
Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
Join us as our new Supplier Sustainability Engagement Specialist (for a more experienced applicant a recalibration to "Lead" is possible)!
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated team member to lead our supplier engagement efforts - one of the pillar stones of Novonesis' Scope 3 decarbonization journey. You will work in close collaboration with the Program Manager, Group Sustainability, and the Direct and Indirect Procurement teams to drive supplier engagements and run specific data- and action- focused initiatives that will deliver tangible impact.
On a high level, the position holder has the responsibility for:
Driving supplier sustainability engagements for climate action
Scope 3 data collection and continuous improvement
Project planning and delivery on specific initiatives
Internal & external stakeholder engagement and alignment
Drive supplier sustainability engagements for climate action
Work together with Procurement category managers to drive and keep momentum for supplier dialogues and actions on decarbonization
Collaborate with suppliers on specific short-term and long-term sustainability initiatives
Monitor existing initiatives and help build business cases for new initiatives
Contribute to the standardization of supplier engagement frameworks and toolboxes
Monitor and advance KPIs for Scope 3 emissions in Procurement
Develop support materials and provide guidance for suppliers
Scope 3 data collection and continuous improvement
Continuous improvement of Scope 3 data quality in Procurement
Streamline primary data collection for Scope 3 measurement and data management
Work with Group Sustainability and LCA specialists to validate and improve data
Serve as the super user for the Scope 3 related digital procurement systems
Monitor and report on progress towards Scope 3 emissions reduction targets
Contribute to supplier assessments and the integration of carbon pricing
Project Planning and Delivery on specific initiatives
Project management of specific initiatives in collaboration with category managers
Build business cases and CO2 reduction scenarios within Procurement
Internal and external stakeholder engagement and alignments
Collaboration and alignment with group and operations sustainability functions within Novonesis
Participate in and contribute to external knowledge sharing and industry efforts
Proactively identify opportunities for value-added collaborations both internally and externally
Educational background and other qualifications sought:
Preferably a Master’s degree with exposure to supply chain management, engineering, sustainability, or ESG
Seniority: preferably +3 years of experience within Consulting, Project Management, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Corporate sustainability or similar
Understanding of Scope 3 emissions, emission factors, product carbon footprints is desirable
Working experience with Scope 3 accounting, supplier engagement on decarbonization, LCA is preferable, but not mandatory
Experience working directly with suppliers on ESG-related or other development projects is advantageous
Good understanding of end-to-end processes related to procurement and/or supply chain is preferable
Collaborative, curious, entrepreneurial mindset and a positive can-do attitude
Strong problem-solving skills and a structured way of working
Strong ability to translate complex problems into simple(r) concepts and communicate effectively
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Exemplary personal and professional integrity
Fluency in English (is a prerequisite)
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
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Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Website: https://novozymes.com/
Headquarter Location: Bagsværd, Hovedstaden, Denmark
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 2000
IPO Status: Public
Industries: Biotechnology ⋅ Energy ⋅ Innovation Management