Description Business Unit Transformers' Supply Chain function is committed to further strengthen its drive in the area of supplier and material sustainability in order to contribute to Hitachi Energy's sustainability vision.In this role, you will drive theBusiness Unit (BU) Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy development and implementation working closely with the Transformers Business Unit SCM Management team and Business Unit Sustainability Head. The SCM Sustainability strategy consists of three pillars: Supplier Sustainability, Material Sustainability and Material Compliance. At the same time, the Global SCM Sustainability Manager will be taking the end-to-end responsibility of the supplier sustainability pillar (from process definition to implementation and monitoring/reporting for the whole Business Unit).Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. For this role we follow a hybrid work structure where you can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.Your responsibilities1) Business Unit Head of SCM Sustainability responsibilitiesLead the development of the Business Unit SCM Sustainability strategy and roadmap implementation in collaboration with the regional SCMs, the BU Sustainability Head and Hitachi Energy SCMDefine mid/long-term targets and lead annual target setting process within SCMBring clarity of the new sustainability requirements from customers/legislations to the SCM teamsLead a team of 2 direct reports to create a consolidated SCM Sustainability AgendaDrive the clarity of cross functional Roles-Responsibilities within the BUStructure and organize the information related to the Sustainability activities and ensure the reporting mechanisms for each pillar in detailed and at executive levelLead the sustainability communication within BU SCM communityEnsure all SCM Sustainability processes are defined within SCM Lead Operating Model (Standard process flows, Aligned RACI matrixes)Organize sustainability related trainings on required tools and processes2) Lead Supplier Sustainability Management Pillar:Create the SCM Supplier sustainability processes roadmap for the BUCreate the BU level standardized processes for supplier sustainability legislations (GSCA, Canada Forced and Child Labor Act, etc) including clarification of Roles-ResponsibilitiesCoordinate timely implementation of SCM Sustainability processes in the regionsDevelop related training materials for supplier sustainability assessments and deliver the trainings to the related regional SCM teamsLead our supplier sustainability assessment/improvement program enabled by EcoVadisIn alignment with SCM management, drive definition and optimization of related KPIsYour backgroundMore than 10 years of experience in an equivalent industryPrevious leadership experience in strategy/roadmap creation in supply base management and/or in Sustainability functionsIn depth and successful experience of implementing global sustainability program(s) in large, international organizations (preferably with focus on Supplier Sustainability e.g: German Supply Chain Act, Ecovadis implementation and/or leading similar programs)In-depth understanding of supplier sustainability requirements such labor & human rights, sustainable procurement, environmental, safety and ethicsGood understanding and previous experience with the material sustainability initiatives such as Life Cycle Assessments, or green material introduction projectsLeader with strong communication and influencing skills in global organizationsCustomer focus with ability to build effective working relationships and ability to inspire othersKnowledge of SAP Ariba, S/4Hana and Ecovadis is a plusFluent in English and strong presentation skills #J-18808-Ljbffr
