Sustainability Manager, Indirect Procurement

Do you want to join one of the sustainability leaders of the jewellery industry? Would you like to be a key player in the implementation of Pandora’s sustainability strategy in Indirect Procurement? And are you looking for a unique opportunity to develop and grow while working with talented, motivated, and collaborative colleagues in an ambitious company that is set to lead the way into the emerging low-carbon, circular, and inclusive and fair economy? If yes, keep reading!

Lead the implementation of Pandora’s Sustainability Strategy in Indirect Procurement

Pandora has taken significant steps in recent years to strengthen its performance on sustainability throughout the business. In 2020, Pandora announced its commitment to source only recycled gold and silver for all products by 2025, and last summer we announced a new industry-leading climate change strategy that aims to reach net zero by 2040, including a 50% reduction in our greenhouse gas emissions across our operations and value chain by 2030. As of 2021, Pandora is also only sourcing lab-grown diamonds and has clear objectives to ensure it fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace.

One of the main drivers for reaching our climate, circularity and human rights goals and ambitions is to work very closely with our many suppliers within Indirect Procurement across Pandora. To this end, the company is now looking to recruit a Sustainability Manager to sit within the Indirect Procurement team at our Global Office in Copenhagen, while working in close collaboration with the Corporate Sustainability team and other relevant functions across the business.

As Sustainability Manager you will be working with the Global Indirect Procurement team to lead the implementation of Pandora’s low-carbon, circular and inclusive and fair sustainability strategy. This includes driving the implementation of greenhouse gas reduction opportunities with indirect procurement suppliers and compiling relevant supplier-related greenhouse gas and other ESG performance data. You will be working very closely with our six Global Category Managers and be supporting the implementation of Pandora’s sustainable packaging strategy in specific and driving the implementation of Pandora’s Responsible Sourcing Programme in general across the categories. Further, you will be supporting Pandora’s Human Rights Strategy by ensuring it is embedded into our Responsible Sourcing Programme and representing Pandora at key industry forums where appropriate.

Additional accountabilities include:

• Provide expert advice on sustainability related matters for supplier selection
• Provide key insights and performance from the indirect procurement perspective for inclusion in the annual Sustainability Report
• Support the development and rollout of sustainability-related training for Indirect Procurement employers and/or suppliers
• Ensure appropriate compliance and due diligence meets external stakeholders’ expectations including, but not limited to, audit bodies, standard-setting organisations, NGOs, and suppliers
• Collaborate effectively and support building strong supplier relationships to embed sustainability initiatives and drive performance

This position reports to the VP of Global Indirect Procurement in Copenhagen while liaising closely with teams throughout Pandora, notably the Corporate Sustainability team in Copenhagen.

Humble leader with strong impact and integrity

At Pandora, we are an international fusion of minds and professions, all connected by our passion and strong sense of purpose. You are the candidate we are looking for if you have a performance-driven attitude, an ability to drive impact, a collaborative mindset and the highest level of integrity. You should have a hands-on, can-do attitude combined with the ability to work strategically and seize opportunities as well as pivot and flex when needed. You are humble by nature, you have a holistic mindset, you can see the big picture, and you believe in the power of teamwork. Further to this, you have an open mind, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and you can develop and maintain working relationships at all levels. Additionally, we hope you have or can demonstrate:

• 6+ years of relevant experience in an international business-to-consumer company and/or consultancy on corporate sustainability
• Demonstrated experience in managing programs and activities related to climate change, circularity human rights, etc.; experience doing so related to supply chain is preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with international teams in a pragmatic, operational fashion *Skills managing data collection, consolidation and reporting
• Professional proficiency in English, both in understanding, speaking, and writing
• An international mindset, preferably developed from living in several countries

To apply

Please visit the Pandora careers website.