Procurement Lead and Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Create and execute the strategy for supplier engagement and emissions reduction related to the Purchase Goods and Services.

• Assist in initiatives for supplier diversity and enhance Procurement standard practices.

• Identify and connect with key suppliers to collect emissions data.

• Cultivate supplier relationships with the goal of having suppliers responsible for 50% of purchased goods and services emissions establish science-based targets.

• Design and oversee systems for emissions data collection.

• Lead the move towards absolute reduction targets utilizing supplier-specific emissions data.

• Perform checks on data quality.

• Create and execute programs for supplier engagement and emissions reduction.

• Integrate emissions considerations into the processes for selecting suppliers.

• Develop supplier diversity programs that align with government subcontracting plans, internal reporting, and tender requests.

• Prepare annual disclosures and materials for emissions reporting.

• Contribute to reports on sustainability and supplier diversity as well as public disclosures.

• Maintain and assist with Supplier Onboarding, Delegation of Authority, and Contract Lifecycle Management platforms.

• Support responses to customer tender inquiries and provide supplier training.

• Organize stakeholder office hours and oversee change management, governance controls, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Enhance processes for emissions accounting and reporting.

• Lead projects and initiatives within the supply base to meet emissions targets.

• Implement tools, technologies, and automation for effective data collection and analysis.

• Drive the development of dashboards and integrate data into standard procurement practices.

• Monitor changing regulations and assist with additional environmental initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or project management roles.

• Proven experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Background in supplier engagement and collaboration.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong capabilities in data manipulation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

• Proficient in data management and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools).

• Experience with process mapping and technical problem-solving.

• Expertise in project management.

• Familiarity with CDP reporting and various sustainability reporting frameworks.

• Knowledge of science-based targets and climate goal-setting frameworks.

• Awareness of relevant industry standards and regulations.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision.

• Health Savings Accounts.

• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Disability Benefits.

• Life Insurance.

• Voluntary Benefits.

• Paid Absences.

• Retirement Benefits.

• Remote work options.

• Relocation assistance may be provided.