Sustainable Sourcing and Responsible Sourcing Manager
Lipton Teas and Infusions Kenya PLC
- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Senior level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
JOB SUMMARY
Skills and ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in sourcing strategy development or sustainable sourcing, responsible sourcing management. You possess strong academic record, with minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics/econometrics, or engineering, and are eager to make a positive impact.Excellence in managing and measuring work.Action oriented and Drive for resultsAgile communicationInfluencing without authorityComplex challenge managementTowering strength in stakeholder engagement and holding people accountable.Self initiativeSkillful in Change managementGood Business AcumenLanguage Requirement: Proficiency in English communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy Development & ImplementationCo-create and implement sustainable sourcing strategies and responsible sourcing policy that aligned with corporate ESG goals and regulatory frameworks.Focus on key raw materials and key origins to reduce environmental and social impact.Set inspirational targets for sustainability and responsible sourcing scorecardApply commercial acumen to form recommendations.Recruit and develop team memberSupplier Engagement & PerformanceLead engagement with global and regional suppliers to: embed sustainability requirements (e.g., human rights practices, incomes, GHG emissions, land used).Improve supplier practices through co-creating the standards (if it is not available), training, and continuous improvement programs.Implement the standards, policies and monitor compliance.Drive agenda, plan and actions for Zero herbicide used, Zero Gender violence and decent living wages and incomes.Compliance & Risk ManagementIdentify and mitigate environmental, social, and ethical risks in the supply chain (e.g., child labor, deforestation, carbon footprint).Manage third-party audit programs and assessment platform (e.g., Sedex/SMETA, Rainforest Alliance, EiQ tool).Ensure alignment with due diligence legislation (e.g., EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, CSRD).Internal & External Stakeholder CollaborationPartner with internal departments (procurement, legal, CSR, marketing, R&I) to integrate sustainability and responsible sourcing across operations.Collaborate with third party audit firms and certification bodies.Drive agendas on establishing traceability in our end-to-end Value chain and ensuring engagements and actions for decarbonization/Net Zero roadmap of scope 3.Report on sustainability performance to leadership team and RS board membersProvide supporting information to market units.Data, Reporting & Continuous ImprovementDevelop KPIs and track performance of sustainable sourcing and responsible sourcing programs.Ensure transparent, accurate sustainability reporting (e.g., ESG, CSRD reports).Lead innovation and continuous improvement initiatives in sourcing practices (e.g., regenerative agriculture pilots, living wages and living incomes pilots).Create inspirational, realistic, and achievable roadmap and establish regular communication to Procurement team.Benchmark goals, targets and budget with industrial peers in Beverage segment.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Competitor and market analysis, Business strategy, Planning and scheduling, Marketing planning
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
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