Sustainability Fleet Procurement Senior Specialist

at  SAP

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PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

We are seeking a dedicated Sustainability Fleet Procurement Senior Specialist to join our procurement team. This Senior Specialist will play a critical role in advancing sustainable procurement practices specific to our vehicle fleet. They will focus on optimizing fleet procurement to reduce environmental impact, ensuring compliance with emissions standards, and promoting the ethical sourcing of vehicles and related services.
This individual will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as fleet management and sustainability teams, as well as external suppliers, to implement and enhance sustainable sourcing strategies for our car fleet. They will drive initiatives aimed at reducing cradle-to-gate emissions for vehicles, fuel, and charging infrastructure while also ensuring alignment with our broader sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy for procurement, emphasizing the reduction of cradle-to-gate emissions for purchased or leased vehicles, as well as for fuel and charging electricity.
• Evaluate and assess supplier sustainability performance, prioritizing reductions in cradle-to-gate emissions across all procured goods and services, including repairs, maintenance, insurance, and taxes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including purchasing, supply chain, and sustainability teams, to integrate emission reduction targets into procurement processes and supplier selection criteria.
• Engage with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in reducing cradle-to-gate emissions, establish ambitious sustainability expectations, and build long-term partnerships centered on emission reduction goals.
• Monitor and track key sustainability metrics related to procurement activities, focusing on emissions reductions achieved through supplier engagements and procurement decisions.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, regulations, and best practices specifically related to cradle-to-gate emissions in procurement, leveraging this knowledge to drive innovation and enhance emission reduction efforts.
• Support the development of sustainability reports, presentations, and communications that highlight progress in reducing cradle-to-gate emissions and achieving sustainability goals internally and externally.