Procurement Sustainability Program Specialist

at  SP Global

OUR PEOPLE:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09
S&P Global has a target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. We also have strong human rights and supplier diversity goals. The majority of emissions and so much of our responsibility is in our supply base. This is an exciting opportunity for the right sustainability and/or procurement professional to help S&P Global transform its purchasing mode from Procurement to Sustainable Procurement.
The Sustainable Procurement Program Specialist will join the Responsible Procurement Team within the greater Global Sourcing & Procurement organization with team members based in the US, UK, India, Philippines, and Malaysia.
The Sustainable Procurement Program Specialist will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing sustainable procurement strategies within our organization. Your focus will be on integrating environmental and social considerations into our procurement practices alongside economic and quality factors.

HERE ARE THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop sustainable procurement policies, SOPs and strategies to meet S&P Global’s goals and embed sustainability practices into procurement
Collaborate with CSR, Business Units and greater Sourcing & Procurement organization to develop strategy
Collect, analyze, and present greenhouse gas emissions and human rights data and environmental metrics.
Develop and execute vendor engagement strategy reduce GHG emission and human rights risk among S&P suppliers
Monitor supplier progress against sustainability requirements, prepare regular reports and present findings to suppliers, senior management and other stakeholders
Identify reporting tools and embed sustainability data into greater procurement reporting ecosystem
Develop training for Souring & Procurement team and business partners
What We’re Looking For:Qualifications:
Experience in developing and implementing environmental and human rights initiatives within a procurement organization.
Experience in and knowledge of sourcing, procurement and vendor management processes, procedures and challenges
Knowledge of industry best practices and standards for carbon accounting, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Accounting and Reporting Standard, and ISO 14064.
Knowledge of industry best practices and standards for human rights, such as the UN Guiding Principles on Business & Human Rights
Technical expertise in scope 3 emissions Category 1 - Purchased Goods and Services, with track record of accurately calculating, reporting, and managing Scope 3 emissions.
Familiarity with carbon accounting tools, vendor engagement products, and suppy chain human rights software
Demonstrate a strong understanding of carbon accounting principles, including greenhouse gases, decarbonization strategies, and carbon offsetting mechanisms.
Must be fluent English language speaker. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.Solid data management and data analytics skills
Ability to analyze complex problems and generate solutions.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with competing timelines.
Work effectively both independently and in a team.
Must have experiencing using e-Sourcing tools (e.g. Ariba, Workday Sourcing, Coupa, Ivalua etc.)
Flexible to work in flexible schedule covering mid-shift coverage.
What’s In It For You?

OUR PURPOSE:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.