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Sustainability Procurement Manager (EU ONLY)

UCB·Brussels, Belgium

1700 EUR per month

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Computer engineering, Economics, Business administration

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English

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About UCB

UCB – Inspired by patients. Driven by science. At UCB, we put our heart, soul and skills into making a difference for people living with severe diseases. We look to transform patients’ lives by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Role

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About

Working hours

Monday to Friday, - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Responsibilities

Main activities

1. Analyze procurement data to measure sustainability progress and identify key trends.

2. Develop and implement dashboards to track KPIs and visualize results effectively.

3. Support the implementation and follow-up of the sustainability procurement roadmap.

4. Lead mini-projects like introducing new supplier payment policies.

5. Collaborate with procurement colleagues to track and align results with objectives.

6. Draft reports and presentations to communicate progress to stakeholders.

7. Research and recommend best practices for sustainable procurement strategies.

8. Assist in organizing and facilitating workshops or meetings on sustainability initiatives.

9. Adapt to new tools and methodologies to support role requirements effectively.

10. Provide administrative and operational support to the Sustainability Procurement team.

TASK :

Business Case: Supplier Sustainability Assessment

Background:

Your company is committed to achieving a 30% reduction in carbon emissions from its supply chain by 2030. To support this goal, you need to evaluate and prioritize suppliers based on their environmental impact. The company recently conducted a survey among its top 50 suppliers to

gather information about their sustainability practices.

Objective:

Use the survey results to create a supplier sustainability scorecard and recommend actions to engage suppliers with low scores.

Data Provided:

Survey responses: Details on suppliers' energy efficiency, carbon reduction initiatives, and certifications.

Procurement data: Annual spend and contract duration with each supplier.

Company goals: Focus on reducing emissions while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Resources: Limited budget for supplier engagement and training programs.

Questions to be answered in the application form in a document:

1. Analyze survey results to identify patterns and rank suppliers by their sustainability performance.

2. Propose a scoring system for the supplier sustainability scorecard (e.g., weighting different criteria).

3. Identify 5 priority suppliers to focus on for improvement initiatives.

4. Suggest 2-3 actions to support low-scoring suppliers in meeting sustainabilityexpectations (e.g., training, audits).

5. Draft a simple dashboard concept to track progress toward supply chain emissions reduction goals.

Process

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  • 1
    CV Screening & Feedback
  • 2
    1st Interview
  • 3
    Task & Evaluation
  • 4
    2n Interview

Logistics

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Benefits of becoming a Global Talent

Apply your skills and knowledge in a practical environment.
International Exposure - Experience working in new cultures and industries.
Our programs can help you live the leadership values: (Activating Leadership, Acting Sustainably, Striving for Excellence, Living Diversity, Enjoying Participation and Demonstrating Integrity)
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and selection process).
Depending on the opportunity, you will receive either a salary to cover your costs or be provided with accommodation for the duration of your experience abroad.

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