Responsible Sourcing Manager - Group Procurement

Location: open to multiple locations

Responsible Sourcing Strategy and Supplier Engagement

• Develop and implement a global responsible sourcing framework aligned with gategroup’s sustainability goals, Supplier Code of Conduct, and international standards (e.g., UNGC, ISO 20400).
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure responsible sourcing performance and progress toward ESG targets.
• Partner with Category Managers to integrate ESG criteria into sourcing processes, supplier selection, contract management, and performance.
• Drive supplier development and capacity-building programs related to sustainability, ethical labor, and environmental practices.

ESG Integration and Collaboration

• Work in close partnership with the Global ESG team to ensure alignment between procurement practices and the company’s ESG strategy, priorities, and external commitments.
• Support the development and delivery of gategroup’s ESG roadmap from a supply chain and procurement perspective.
• Provide data, insights, and performance metrics to the Global ESG team for use in corporate sustainability reports and regulatory disclosures (e.g., CSRD, CSDDD, etc.).
• Participate in cross-functional ESG steering groups and contribute to policy development and strategic initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure supplier compliance with gategroup’s Supplier Code of Conduct, ESG requirements, and relevant regulations (e.g., EU CSRD, German Supply Chain Act, UK Modern Slavery Act, EUDR, CSDDD).
• Develop and maintain supplier due diligence and audit frameworks covering environmental, social, and ethical practices.
• Support internal and external supplier audits, ensuring robust documentation and traceability of supplier compliance and ESG performance.
• Design and deliver training programs to build ESG and responsible sourcing awareness within Procurement and supplier networks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between Procurement, the Global ESG team, Legal, and Risk Management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Commercial, and Quality teams to ensure supplier partnerships support both business performance and sustainability objectives.
• Represent Procurement in internal and external sustainability forums, working groups, and industry initiatives.