Sustainable Supply Chain Specialist

Fortescue is seeking a Sustainable Supply Chain Specialist in Kidlington, UK, to enhance sustainable practices within their Contracts and Procurement team. The role involves implementing governance for sustainable supply chains, conducting due diligence on sourcing activities, and collaborating with various teams to promote sustainability. Candidates should have a relevant degree, a strong interest in sustainability, and experience in supply chain management or procurement.
THE POWER OF NOW

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Sustainable Supply Chain Specialist to join our expanding and exciting Contracts and Procurement team.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Our global Sustainable Supply Chain team supports Contracts and Procurement to establish and maintain responsible, sustainable supply chains for our operations and products, reducing emissions, promoting decent work, and driving circularity.

Line reporting to Fortescue Zero Continuous Improvement Manager and global functional reporting to Manager Sustainable Supply Chain, this role will actively contribute to Contracts and Procurement’s global integration strategy and implementation of sustainability best practice in Fortescue’s upstream

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What You Will Do
• Support implementation of global sustainable supply chain governance and processes for source to contract integration at Fortescue Zero under guidance from Manager Sustainable Supply Chain, including developing appropriate tools and templates
• Support enhanced due diligence of high-risk sourcing activities, including supply chain traceability and human rights risk screening
• Work with Contracts and Procurement teams to deliver sustainable outcomes through strategy, contracting and supplier engagement, including provision of subject matter advice for appropriately mitigating and managing residual sustainability risks
• Work with subject matter experts to deliver effective training program for capability building of sustainable supply chain topics, including human rights, traceability, greenhouse gases and circularity.
• Co-design and support implementation of digital passport requirements for Fortescue’s own product supply chains
• Use and manage various sustainable supply chain technologies, including screening tools and source to contract platforms. Make recommendations on innovations, technologies, and systems for improving sustainable supply chain outcomes
• Support data collection and analysis for Contracts and Procurement input into external disclosures such as the Sustainability Report, Climate Transition Plan and Modern Slavery Statement
• Contribute to development of global sustainable supply chain strategy and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

About You
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, legal, commerce, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in sustainability and enthusiasm for continuously building their knowledge base
• A background in global supply chains, category management or procurement, any experience in renewable technology is an advantage
• Strong understanding of data analysis and interpretation with ability to present findings to wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to develop long term strategies and apply required change management.
• Experience undertaking human rights due diligence and/or supply chain traceability methods would be beneficial
• Confident working autonomously and ability to problem solve
• Proven track record for delivering effective training programs for internal and external to work towards collaborative, best practice outcomes
• Some knowledge of relevant legislation and international best practice including but not limited to UN Sustainable Development Goals, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines, UK Modern Slavery Act, and incoming EU Battery Regulations
• Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, human rights or related fields are highly valued, but not essential

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.
• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 30th April 2025.

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Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.