Supplier Emissions Development Lead at Williams Racing

Grove, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lifecycle And Circular Thinking, Supplier Sustainability And ESG Integration, Project Delivery, Analytical And Data Orientation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Innovation-driven

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Company Description For almost 50 years, Williams Racing has been at the forefront of one of the fastest sports on the planet, being one of the top three most successful teams in history competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. With an almost unrivalled heritage of engineering and racing F1 cars and unforgettable eras that demonstrate it is a force to be reckoned with, the British squad boasts 16 F1 World Championship titles to its name. Since its foundation in 1977 by the eminent, late Sir Frank Williams and engineering pioneer Sir Patrick Head, the team has won nine Constructors’ Championships, in association with Cosworth, Honda and Renault. Its roll call of drivers is legendary, with its seven Drivers’ Championship trophies being lifted by true icons of the sport: Alan Jones, Keke Rosberg, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. The team has made history before and is out to make it again with a long-term mission to evolve and return to the front of the grid. Job Description Role Purpose (Job Profile): The role leads and supports the strategic development and operational delivery strategy of sustainability initiatives within the procurement, supplier, and operations ecosystem. It combines supplier quality development, emissions data accuracy, and circular engineering practices to deliver against Net Zero, Scope 3, and Circular Economy goals. This includes embedding ESG objectives across suppliers and factory operations, driving supplier engagement, ensuring emissions reporting accuracy, and implementing waste and impact reduction initiative strategies in line with regulatory requirements. This role supports multiple initiatives across the sustainability roadmap and plays a key part in building a decarbonized, data-rich, and circular supplier ecosystem by 2040. Main Duties: Define and identify ESG sustainability objectives across supply chain and operations, developing measurable targets for emissions, waste reduction, and supplier onboarding. Collaborate with procurement, materials, and operations teams to embed circular design, manufacturing, and procurement principles across the full product and supplier lifecycle. Lead the collection, validation, and collation of supplier carbon emissions data (Scope 3), ensuring alignment with internal targets and external standards (e.g., SBTi, CDP). Design and execute supplier sustainability surveys and workstreams to track and manage the implementation of ESG practices, including emissions maturity, environmental risk, and circular economy engagement. Develop and monitor waste minimisation initiatives aligned with performance targets. Support innovation pilots with suppliers through prototyping, materials trials, and circular value assessments. Engage with suppliers to improve product and process quality, prioritising waste reduction and supporting recognised environmental certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 20400). Coordinate with internal teams to leverage IT/data platforms for transparent ESG-linked procurement and reporting. Identify and support procurement of sustainable solutions (green energy, low-emission logistics, IT systems) to measure and reduce supplier impacts. Ensure initiatives are structured and documented to meet the definition of Sustainability Initiative Costs within the financial regulations. . Key Accountabilities: (choose appropriate level description) (Individual Contributor level role) Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following: Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same. Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations. Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department. Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation. Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance. Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements. Core Competencies: Lifecycle and Circular Thinking: Strong understanding of materials sustainability, LCA, circular design, and supply chain impact. Supplier Sustainability and ESG Integration: Knowledge of supplier engagement, emissions monitoring, ESG surveys, and sustainability certifications. Project Delivery: Ability to deliver cross-functional sustainability projects with suppliers and internal teams. Analytical and Data Orientation: Proficiency with ESG data platforms, dashboards, and carbon tools. Cross-functional Collaboration: Effective at working across engineering, procurement, and sustainability functions. Innovation-Driven: Identifies and supports opportunities for sustainable innovation in materials, manufacturing, and supply chains. Qualifications and Experience Level: Degree in Materials Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline. 5+ years’ experience in sustainability, procurement, supplier quality development, or manufacturing engineering. Experience with ESG strategy, Scope 3 emissions, sustainability reporting tools, and/or LCA software. Familiarity with ESG regulatory standards and sustainability certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 20400, CDP, SBTi). Additional Information #LI-JG2 Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

Responsibilities

The role leads and supports the strategic development and operational delivery strategy of sustainability initiatives within the procurement, supplier, and operations ecosystem. It includes embedding ESG objectives across suppliers and factory operations, driving supplier engagement, and ensuring emissions reporting accuracy.