Location
Sale or Dartford - national role - some travel will be required to our project sites.
Role Overview
Laing O'Rourke are looking for a Sustainable Procurement Manager to lead the integration of sustainability across high-value procurement activities. You will ensure sustainability requirements are embedded from sourcing strategy through to contract award, supplier performance, and assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Sustainable Procurement Delivery
* Embed sustainability requirements across tendering, evaluation, and supplier management.
* Define minimum standards for critical procurement activity.
* Identify and resolve sustainability-related risks impacting delivery or compliance.
Procurement Enablement & Governance
* Coach and influence procurement teams to build capability.
* Act as the key interface between Sustainability and Procurement.
* Support governance, ensuring policy translates into effective delivery.
Supplier Engagement & Responsible Sourcing
* Lead supplier engagement on environmental, social, and ethical standards.
* Drive adoption of Responsible Sourcing Protocols.
* Ensure high-quality, audit‑ready supplier evidence.
Performance & Assurance
* Monitor KPIs and oversee sustainable procurement performance.
* Provide insights to support strategy, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
About You
Essential Skills & Experience
* Experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles.
* Proven ability to embed requirements into live procurement and contracts.
* Strong knowledge of sustainable procurement (aligned with ISO 20400).
* Skilled at influencing stakeholders in complex environments.
Qualifications
* MCIPS (or working towards) or equivalent.
* Sustainability qualification (e.g. IEMA) or relevant experience.
This is a great opportunity to shape sustainable procurement practices, influence supply chains, and deliver measurable impact at scale.
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