Procurement Enablement Lead – ESG, Governance, Training & Development

Procurement Enablement Lead – ESG, Governance, Training & Development

The purpose of the role of Procurement Enablement Lead – ESG, Governance, Training & Development is to develop, in close alignment with the Corporate Governance team, and execute the Procurement ESG Strategy across the entire Procurement organization. The role drives the reporting function, manages procurement governance processes, owns the Procurement DOI Project management and Savings Process, and is accountable for savings reporting to CPO, PLT, and COO. The role also develops and implements a global Procurement Academy based on the Procurement Capability Framework and owns the Procurement Talent Strategy in collaboration with PLT and CPO.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities and accountabilities for this role evolve around the areas of Governance, Policies, ESG, and Training and Development.

Policies and Governance

• Own the setup, management and retirement of Procurement related SOPs.
• Drive the compliance reporting for the procurement related SOPs.
• Own and manage the procurement project management process (DOI) and its RACI.
• Validate procurement data and reporting outputs to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Act as the point of contact and escalation for compliance‑related issues within the procurement function.
• Support audit readiness and documentation management to maintain governance standards.
• Align with the Operations Lead for Analytics to report on compliance, savings targets and other metrics.

ESG Strategy and Execution

• Own the setup of the Procurement ESG strategy and roadmap based on the Corporate ESG strategy.
• Collaborate with category and sourcing teams to embed ESG aspects in all procurement activities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement within and outside global procurement to advance the ESG agenda.
• Collaborate with CoE and the Operations Lead Analytics to secure compliant and timely ESG reporting.

Procurement Academy & Capability Building

• Design and implement a Procurement Academy to uplift procurement capability across all levels.
• Define a clear capability framework, competency models and learning pathways aligned to business and procurement strategy.
• Develop and curate learning content (e.g., SRM, category management, negotiation, digital procurement, change management).
• Partner with HR and external providers to deliver blended learning solutions (formal training, coaching, communities of practice).
• Track and report on capability maturity, learning effectiveness and impact on procurement performance.

Process Oversight and Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and user experience.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Excellence Manager and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the enterprise.
• Support the development and refinement of procurement systems and tools.

Change & Stakeholder Leadership

• Act as a change leader, embedding new ways of working and driving adoption across procurement and the wider business.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Lead, coach and develop procurement operations and enablement resources.
• Create clear communication, engagement and change management plans to support transformation initiatives.

Training and Development Support

• Issue resolution and documentation management.
• Communication across the function.
• Data review and validation.
• Feedback collection.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or a related discipline is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in procurement operations, governance or process improvement (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) are desirable.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in procurement operations, shared services or governance roles.
• Proven success in managing procurement execution teams and driving operational performance.
• Strong background in compliance, process improvement and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and shared service environments.

Competencies

• Mindset to align procurement operations with organisational objectives and drive continuous improvement.
• Compliance knowledge: In-depth understanding of procurement policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Problem‑solving abilities: Strong skills to address operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Ability to work globally and manage issues and queries as they arise.

Working Conditions

Ability to work across time zones and manage global stakeholder relationships.

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