Specialist-Sustainable Procurement

With a strategic vision to become the Global Integrator, Maersk offers truly integrated logistics solutions that connect, protect, and simplify our customers’ supply chains. This requires working with global supply chains and multiple value chain partners.

Our global procurement set up anchored in Maersk Procurement is responsible for driving the procurement agenda globally and engaging with supply chain partners. Maersk Procurement teams operate from multiple locations across the globe.

ESG is one of the strategic enablers for Maersk, and you will be joining a group of passionate people within the Sustainable Procurement (SP) team to drive compliance and impact for thousands of suppliers globally through Maersk sustainability standards.
In this role, you will own the actions related to the process KPIs (reported externally) and support the team in achieving the targets through portfolio management. The role involves working with cross functional teams in a multi-cultural setting, supporting strategic ESG projects and driving the ESG agenda in a strategic manner.

We are looking for candidates with an aptitude to learn and adapt fast combined with an attitude to drive meaning and purposeful change. We offer a challenging, fast paced, agile, and development-oriented work culture, where you get an opportunity to continuously apply your skills and deliver your best. An opportunity to work with broad set of global and local stakeholders. Multiple growth opportunities that can cater to your career and development plans.

Key responsibilities:

• Support in driving and implementing the Sustainable Procurement strategy for Maersk Brands
• Conduct supplier assessments through ESG documentation reviews
• Own actions to meet the process KPI targets through effective stakeholder engagement
• Analyze the KPI data, trends and suggest creative approaches to meet the targets
• Ensuring timely closure of improvement plans and escalations to leadership for consequences for non-closure.
• Leading the audit arrangements from planning to execution and ownership on the report and finding closures to support business.
• Organize and conduct capability building programs through trainings, tools, and workshops.
• Participate in strategic projects and deliver timely results.

Become an ambassador of ESG in supply chain through active advocacy with internal and external stakeholders

What are we looking for an individual with,

• 3+ years professional experience in sustainability/ESG roles, preferably in sustainable supply chain operations
• A passion for ESG and excellent understanding of ESG issues in relation to the evolving regulations
• Proficiency in working with global stakeholders coupled with growth and profit mindset.
• Take ownership and drive initiatives independently with attention to detail.
• Assertive and result oriented with good Project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with creative solution orientation.
• Collaborative working style and ability drive alignment with key stakeholders and leadership
• Multi-tasking priorities and stakeholder expectations with a focus on deliverables
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and other languages
• Excellent in MS office applications (Excel, Power point) with working knowledge of other applications and ESG solutions

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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