Supplier Sustainability Manager, Proof Positive

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Beam Suntory Full time
At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits (SGS) is Crafting Spirits that enhance the Brilliance of Life. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, SGS has evolved into the world's third-largest leading premium spirits company, where each employee is treated like family and trusted with a legacy. We are amid an exciting business and cultural transformation, crafting a Proof Positive world for all. The Procurement Proof+ team spearheads our ambitious economic inclusion efforts, Scope 3 upstream reduction goals, and Human Rights Due Diligence at Suntory Global Spirits.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement Proof+, the Program Manager, will manage the coordination and execution of our Supplier Diversity, Supplier Sustainability and Human Rights programs. The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a self-starter with an ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables.

Role Responsibilities

Supplier Sustainability: Collect and analyze supplier data required to report against SGS's Nature+ initiatives, inclusive of supplier's scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emisions and energy usage, recycled content percentage and recyclability assessment; Consolidate and verify packaging material, raw material and purchased alcohol volumes and weight data to be utilized within SGS's methodology; Support implementation, management, and execution of EUDR reporting requirements; Partner with Procurement Center of Excellence to maintain an overview of sustainable goods and service agreements that are in progress or planned to be negotiated and defined; Coordinates and maintains an overview of supplier sustainability performance evaluations required to verify compliance with SGS's requirements periodically; Execute engagement strategies, program and initiatives with selected Suntory Global Spirits (SGS) suppliers for reduction and external requirements (ex: Supplier Maturity Mountain, Sedex, EUDR); Human Rights: Ensures relevant percentage of the supply base is a member of Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (SEDEX), at the company and site level (when required);Support CSR Supplier Risk Evaluation via data inputs and third party platform updates; Own data management of SGS's internal manufacturing sites Sedex reporting requirements and internal training;Prepare bi-annual documents for Human Rights review with SHD; Supplier Diversity: Support Tier 2 Supplier Diversity program management and reporting Support the planning, coordination, and execution of multiple external global, national and regional activations.; All: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g. PP+ Leaders, Procurement, Sustainability, S2S, Finance, Operations) to support timely delivery of projects and reporting requirements; Lead the preparation and submission of disclosures for external reports and stakeholders, including but not limited to CSRD, C3SD, EUDR and Annual SGS Report; Manage annual updates of external facing procurement policies;

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in business, supply chain, human rights, environmental science, sustainability, economics, or related field
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in sustainability or supply chain management or applicable work experience
  • Project management skills with demonstrated experience in self-manage complex delivery in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, inclusive of analytical experience.
  • Experience and comfort working within a matrixed environment (e.g., Sustainability, Procurement Teams, Business teams, R&D) and managing relationships with complex stakeholders.
  • Proven analytics, communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to travel (25% - 50%)

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.

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