Procurement Sustainability Specialist - Senior Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION Permanent Sydney - Full-time - Hybrid - Senior Associate Sustainable Procurement  is an essential mechanism to achieving our firm's environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments and priorities.
Serves as a critical enabler to PwC's purpose to build trust in society and solve important problems.
Flexible work options - work smarter in a way that suits your lifestyle.
About the Role Our Procurement team is looking for a Procurement Sustainability Specialist to join our vast community of solvers.
The Procurement team's procurement of goods and services embeds a shared focus on economic, environmental and social contributions within a framework of good governance and proactive supplier engagement.
This includes a multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach which seeks to:   Embed a sustainable approach to procurement decision-making and processes that we are proud to showcase with our people, clients, suppliers and other stakeholders  Engage our suppliers in our firm's sustainability objectives and collaborate on shared sustainability ambitions through a supplier engagement strategy Strengthen compliance, reporting and transparency to align with PwC's firm-wide sustainability strategy, reporting and governance  Identify risks and opportunities with our suppliers in different sectors to support forward-planning and to drive innovation towards responsible and sustainable practices You'll help solve complex problems by using your skills in: Third party market insights relating to ESG, commercial and risk Entry level business or commercial acumen Managing competing priorities  Effectively working within a matrix style organisation including at global level In our Procurement team, your impact will be seen by: Supporting PwC's procurement processes and internal and external reporting requirements to drive outcomes for customers and stakeholders Embedding sustainable procurement practices within the firm, aligning with PwC's ESG goals Supporting Sustainable Procurement Strategy: Assisting in the development and execution of the sustainable procurement strategy in alignment with firm-wide sustainability objectives.
Collaborating with suppliers and business leaders on commercial initiatives impacting sustainable procurement priorities.
ESG Goals and Reporting: Supporting the delivery against key ESG measures, focusing on Modern Slavery, Net Zero, and Reconciliation Action Plan objectives.
Assisting in the preparation and delivery of internal, external, and public reporting to senior and global stakeholders.
Risk Management: Supporting the discovery, reporting, and mitigation of ESG-related risks, such as Modern Slavery.
Engaging in ESG discussions with external parties to promote sustainable practices.
Stakeholder Engagement: Developing and maintaining key internal relationships to ensure the exchange of relevant information for meeting procurement team's ESG goals.
Acing as a liaison between the procurement team and other internal partners to support strategic supplier initiatives.
Data Analysis: Conducting comprehensive data analyses to provide insights and support decision-making related to sustainable procurement.
Utilizing data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the procurement process and supply chain.
More About You Proactively takes ownership and acts with integrity to deliver required results Cross-functional stakeholder management, working across organisational structures Innovative thinking and a broad knowledge and commercial aptitude to contribute ideas on all aspects of the organisation with the gravitas to influence at the most senior levels Demonstrated ability to rapidly build relationships with key stakeholders.
A passion for their team, evidence of supportive behaviour towards team members and to help them deliver extraordinary results A pragmatic, approachable and supportive engagement style; proven ability to work with leaders to meet agreed outcomes Academic / professional qualifications Recognised tertiary qualification(s) in a business, risk, sustainability or commercial discipline Key Relationships – Internal Procurement Director Head of Commercial (procurement) Head of Sustainable Procurement Head of Operations, Risk and Governance (procurement) Procurement Category Manager(s) Procurement Risk and Operations team  Corporate Sustainability (local and global) Business Risk  Functional teams  Finance Managers  Key Relationships – External Strategic partners  Suppliers  About PwC At PwC, we are a human-led, tech-powered community of solvers.
We approach problems with curiosity, collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
Together, we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change.
That's where our people come in.
Whether you're just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt, we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact.
Here, you'll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you, in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.
Your benefits Flexible working arrangements for how, where and when you work, ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients More opportunities to connect with loved ones, with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career Strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you Our commitment to diversity and inclusion We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking.
At PwC, we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems.
We believe that for diversity to truly flourish, it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment.
That's why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive.
PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive, so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Meg Lansang is the Recruitment Manager for the role.
As the team experiences high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all.
Between 23 December and 5 January, we encourage our people to take time to recharge and log off for their own wellbeing.
As such, the firm is in shutdown mode between these dates, and our teams will pause reviewing applications or holding interviews.
We will resume normal operations on January 6.
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