Global Procurement Sustainability Specialist

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Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will manage and coordinate sustainability initiatives across the global procurement organization of Electrification – Distribution Solutions (ELDS). You will focus on supplier sustainability performance, responsible sourcing, and reducing emissions. You will translate ABB sustainability objectives into procurement programs and supplier actions, acting as the sustainability advisor for ELDS Procurement and supporting implementation, reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement across the division, regions, and supplier base.

The work model for the role is: hybrid, #Li-hybrid

This role contributes to the Electrification – Distribution Solutions (ELDS) global procurement function. The hiring region/location is [to be confirmed]. Main stakeholders include global and regional procurement teams, Category Managers, suppliers, internal sustainability and other relevant functions, as well as external bodies and authorities.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Defining and advancing the ELDS global procurement sustainability roadmap, aligned with ABB sustainability objectives.
• Integrating sustainability requirements into procurement processes, sourcing strategies, supplier management, category plans, and contracts; partnering with Category Managers to embed ESG criteria and responsible sourcing.
• Managing supplier sustainability assessments, risk evaluations, corrective action plans, and relevant programs, including Sustainable Supply Base Management (SSBM) and material compliance.
• Setting and deploying sustainability objectives and KPIs across ELDS Procurement; ensuring regular follow-up and tracking supplier performance, including EcoVadis coverage where applicable.
• Developing methodologies, baselines, targets, and improvement roadmaps for supplier-related emissions, with a focus on ELDS Scope 3 Category 1 reduction.
• Ensuring reliable sustainability data collection and producing regular performance reports and management dashboards.
• Monitoring emerging regulations, reporting requirements, and customer expectations; coordinating procurement readiness and advising on sustainability risks, obligations, and mitigation actions.
• Engaging internal and external stakeholders, representing Procurement in relevant forums, and providing guidance, training, and coaching to support behavioral change and continuous improvement.

Qualifications for the role:

• You have experience in procurement sustainability, responsible sourcing, or sustainability management in an international supply-chain environment.
• You bring knowledge of supplier ESG performance, sustainability assessments, risk evaluation, and corrective action planning; experience with SSBM and material compliance.
• You understand supplier-related emissions measurement and reduction, particularly Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services).
• You are comfortable working with sustainability KPIs and data, including collection, analysis, performance tracking, and reporting or dashboard development.
• You can interpret sustainability regulations, reporting requirements, and customer expectations and translate them into procurement actions.
• You communicate effectively, build commitment with internal and external stakeholders, and can guide, train, and coach teams to support behavioral change.
• You bring the right attitude, initiative, and motivation to do well in this role.
• You possess fluent written and spoken English skills and are proficient in the MS365 Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.