RIF: 3285: PROCUREMENT SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST
Client: leading International Pharmaceutical Company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, HQ in Milan
Position: The Procurement Sustainability Specialist will support the Purchasing Projects & New Methodologies and the Category managers in the achieving broader group sustainability targets and act as a key point of reference in the ESG/Sustainability topics in the overall Procurement processes
Key Responsibilities:
- Understand global Sustainability/ ESG regulations and expectations related to sourcing and how these apply to Recordati sustainability initiatives
- Contribute to review and integrate the supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that Recordati’s core sustainability values are reflected throughout the life cycle of their products and services
- Cooperate with category managers in the identification and definition of ESG/ Sustainability-related evaluation criteria for tenders
- Actively participate in the Supplier selection and qualification process to foster the procurement of environmentally preferred products and raw materials
- Identify and prioritize with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners potential initiatives to be deployed to increase sustainability of Recordati purchasing (e.g., plastic-free, carbon neutrality,…)
- Oversee the implementation of launched sustainability initiatives strictly cooperating with other impacted functions within the Group Ind. Ops. structure
- Define and monitor specific KPIs/ metrics to measure progress of the sustainable sourcing
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher Engineering, Economics or equivalent program is required
- Master in Environmental Engineering, related fields (preferred)
- 2/3 years of experience in sustainable procurement
- Experience in biotech / pharma industry (preferred)
- Knowledge of ESG guidelines/ regulatory standards maintaining knowledge of validation and process control requirements mandated by regulatory bodies
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
- Good process and project management skills, organizational skills and agility to develop flexible approaches to changing conditions
- Full Proficiency of English language (both oral and written)
Place: Milan