Sustainability Procurement Specialist for IT & Cloud (m/f/d)

at  SAP

WE HELP THE WORLD RUN BETTER

At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sustainability Procurement Associate/Specialist to join our procurement team. The Sustainability Procurement Associate/Specialist will provide support in implementing sustainable sourcing initiatives, conducting research, and assisting in data analysis to drive continuous improvement across our supply chain. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development and growth in the field of sustainability procurement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and implement a sustainability strategy for procurement, aligning with the company’s overall sustainability goals and objectives.
• Conduct research on sustainable procurement practices, including environmental, social, and ethical considerations, to support decision-making and drive innovation.
• Evaluate and assess supplier sustainability performance, including environmental, social, and ethical practices, through audits, assessments, and third-party certifications.
• Assist in maintaining and updating sustainability-related data and documentation, including supplier sustainability profiles, certifications, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability criteria into procurement processes, supplier selection criteria, and contract negotiations.
• Support supplier engagement activities, including meetings, workshops, and training, to communicate sustainability expectations and foster partnerships based on shared values.
• Monitor and track key sustainability metrics related to procurement activities, analyzing data to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of sustainability reports, presentations, and communications to share progress and achievements internally and externally.
• All other duties as assigned .