Sustainable Procurement Manager

**At CSR, we're building a better future together.**

Saint-Gobain is CSR's parent company, a global leader in lightweight, sustainable construction materials, driving innovation and environmental stewardship. As such CSR is committed to shaping a more sustainable future in the building industry. We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, working together towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.

At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities, and life stage.

**Join Us in Driving Sustainable Procurement Forward**

**About the role**:
Are you passionate about sustainability and procurement? Do you want to make a real impact by embedding responsible sourcing practices within an international organization? We're looking for a **Sustainable Procurement Manager** to lead and support our Buyers network and key stakeholders in integrating sustainability principles across procurement processes.

As the **Sustainable Procurement Manager**, you will be responsible for:

- **Champion Sustainability**: Educate, onboard, and support Buyers and internal/external stakeholders on sustainability concepts, legislation, and processes.
- **Market Intelligence**: Stay ahead of industry trends by tracking new sustainability standards, market developments, and professional associations.
- **Sustainable Procurement Targets**: Monitor and manage key initiatives, including CO2 roadmaps, recycling strategies, supplier charters, external audits, and sustainability risk assessments.
- **Training & Enablement**: Upskill Procurement and Purchasing teams on tools like Supplier Portal, ProCube, PowerBI, EcoVadis, and CO2 monitoring.
- **Strategic Leadership**: Establish and manage a periodic Sustainable Procurement Steering Committee.
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to drive responsible procurement initiatives, success stories, and best practices.
- **Supplier Engagement**:Organize supplier webinars and sustainability-focused events.

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Strong commitment to **Sustainable Development** and responsible procurement.
- **3-5 years' experience** in sustainable procurement within international industrial organizations.
- Deep understanding of the **Australia-New Zealand sustainability landscape, legislation, and trends**.
- Strong **data analysis and digital skills**, with proficiency in Excel.
- Excellent **communication and training abilities**, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.

**What we offer**

We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:

- **Supportive and collaborative culture** that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
- **Access to world class manufacturing resources.**:

- **Care and wellbeing offer** includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
- **Rewarding career** with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands

**How to Apply**: