ESG Procurement Officer
Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing to the lasting impact our Team makes. Help keep the nation’s critical digital infrastructures connected and protected.
At Telent, we’re committed to creating social, economic, and environmental value through our supply chain. We are seeking a Procurement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Officer to join our team. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with relevant skills seeking a career in sustainable procurement
As a Procurement ESG Officer, you will be responsible for collecting and analysing data, assessing performance, and driving sustainable development initiatives within our supply chain. You will play a key role in reducing Scope 3 carbon emissions, enhancing social value, and promoting ethical standards.
What you’ll do:
- Extract, gather and analyse supplier data to identify trends and opportunities for improving ESG performance
- Handle reporting requirements for various legal and industry frameworks, ensuring accuracy and transparency
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather and validate data required for ESG reporting.
- Collaborate with Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety (QEHS), Engineering, Project, and Compliance teams to align Procurement ESG goals.
- Conduct research and benchmarking to identify leading practices related to ESG in Procurement
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders while retaining the ability to question, challenge, and influence.
- Assist in developing and implementing ESG-related policies and procedures.
- Provide training and guidance to procurement teams on ESG principles, practices, and tools.
- Monitor ESG regulatory developments and advise on potential impacts on procurement processes.
- Present ESG-related updates and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
- Make prompt and clear decisions, taking responsibility for strategic priorities and promoting Telent’s social value principles.
- Support Procurement’s input to the corporate Disaster Recovery & Continuity Plan.
- Engage in bid support and functional activities to meet business requirements and promote the use of Telent’s tools and processes.
- Support the development of a high-performing and inclusive procurement team.
Who you are:
This role would be ideal for a candidate with strong numerical and analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a good understanding of data analysis and visualisation tools. An interest in sustainability and associated metrics/methodologies, such as carbon foot-printing and life cycle assessment. The role includes a structured professional development plan, leading to a Level 4 or 5 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification and progression to an Analyst role.
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related fields/specialisms such as Economics, Market Research, Information Management, Statistics or Industrial Engineering.
- Work experience or internships in procurement, supply chain management, sustainability, or related fields.
- Understanding of procurement processes and supplier management.
- Basic knowledge of ESG principles, frameworks and reporting standards e.g. Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi),
What we offer:
A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.
We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
- 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
- Company pension scheme
- A range of family friendly policies
- Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
- Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme
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