Procurement Risk, Sustainability & Programs Specialist

Essential Functions & Responsibilities     1. Risk & Resilience Management   Support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of supplier risk and resilience programs across North America.   Monitor supplier, operational, regulatory, financial, and supply continuity risks and provide insights to category and business teams.   Support risk assessment processes, mitigation planning, and crisis response activities when required.   Maintain risk monitoring tools, dashboards, and reporting to enable proactive decision-making.   Partner with category teams and cross-functional stakeholders to identify vulnerabilities and drive mitigation actions.     2. Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing   Support the execution of responsible sourcing, sustainability, supplier inclusion, and ESG initiatives across the Procurement organization.   Coordinate supplier sustainability assessments, data collection activities, and compliance reporting requirements.   Track progress against sustainability commitments, including packaging sustainability, environmental compliance, and responsible sourcing objectives.   Partner with Sustainability, R&D, Legal, and external suppliers to ensure alignment with evolving regulatory and customer requirements.   Support supplier engagement activities related to sustainability performance improvement.     3. Procurement Programs & Governance   Support the deployment and governance of strategic Procurement initiatives and transformation programs.   Coordinate project plans, milestones, governance forums, and stakeholder communications to ensure successful execution.   Maintain Procurement policies, procedures, playbooks, and operating guidelines.   Track key performance indicators (KPIs), program milestones, risks, and action plans.   Prepare executive summaries, presentations, and reporting materials for Procurement leadership.     4. Digital Enablement, Analytics & Continuous Improvement   Leverage procurement systems, reporting tools, automation, and emerging digital technologies to improve transparency and decision-making.   Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and analytics to support risk management, sustainability performance, supplier insights, and program governance.   Ensure data quality, consistency, and governance standards across reporting processes.   Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of automation, AI, and digital solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.   Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for business stakeholders.

Education   Bachelor’s degree in business , Supply Chain, Procurement, Sustainability, Engineering, Operational Excellence, Data Analytics, or a related field.

1-2   years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Risk Management, Program Management, Data Analytics, or related business functions.   Experience supporting cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.   Experience analyzing data and developing business insights to support decision-making.   Exposure to supplier management, sustainability programs, governance processes, or procurement operations preferred.     Technical Skills   Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.   Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.   Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools preferred.   Familiarity with source-to-pay systems, supplier management platforms, or procurement technologies.   A I proficiency, including the ability to effectively leverage generative AI and automation tools to enhance productivity, analysis, and decision-making.     Leadership & Behavioral Competencies   Strong project management and organizational skills.   Good   communication and stakeholder management capabilities.   Curiosity, continuous improvement mindset, and willingness