Sustainability Specialist - Supply Chain/ESG

Weatherford International is seeking a Sustainability Specialist for their Corporate Sustainability team in Houston, TX. This role involves leading ESG programming within the Supply Chain, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance supplier ESG processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in Supplier Management/ESG and a relevant degree. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits.
About the position

The Sustainability Specialist at Weatherford is a key member of the Corporate Sustainability team, responsible for leading the development and implementation of Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) programming within the upstream Value Chain/Supply Chain. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance supplier ESG programming, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and driving sustainability initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities
• Lead the development and implementation of ESG programming within the Supply Chain.
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• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve supplier ESG processes and controls.
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• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and service quality standards in ESG programming.
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• Maintain corporate governance standards and ensure ethical compliance in all activities.
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• Support the establishment of supplier governance and processes for external reporting.
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• Develop action plans and timelines for supplier ESG initiatives.
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• Communicate ESG risk mitigation strategies to suppliers and follow up on implementation results.
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• Facilitate change management and promote awareness of ESG issues within the organization.
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• Support financial management of sustainability costs and implications.
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• Provide coaching and mentoring to internal stakeholders and suppliers.

Requirements
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Supplier Management and/or Supplier ESG.
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• BS or MS degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or Environmental Engineering/sciences.
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• In-depth knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks and methodologies (e.g., GHG Protocol, GRI, SBTi, ISO).
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• Proven ability to manage complex projects and brief senior leadership.
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• Strong project management, influencing, and collaboration skills.
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• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with diversity and human rights programming in supply chains.
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• Familiarity with third-party Supplier Risk Platforms (e.g., Sphera, HICX, Avetta).
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• Experience in drafting sustainability clauses in contracts.
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• Experience in developing external Environmental, HSE, or Sustainability reports.
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• Experience with external Assurance Audits.

Benefits
• Competitive compensation
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• Comprehensive benefits program
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• Challenging and enriching career path
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• Healthy work-life balance