Supply Chain Environment Specialist

## Join Us\n\nAt Vodafone, we\u2019re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers \u2013 we\u2019re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you\u2019re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.\n\n## What you\u2019ll do\n\nThe Supply Chain Environmental Specialist supports the development and delivery of Vodafone\u2019s environmental strategy across supply chain categories and markets. The role focuses on category-level climate transition planning, supplier engagement, emissions reduction, and capability building within procurement, ensuring purchased goods and services align with Vodafone\u2019s 2030 reduction milestones and 2040 Net Zero ambition. \nThe role sits within Vodafone Procure \u0026 Connect (VP\u0026C) in Luxembourg and reports into Vodafone Group\u2019s Sustainable Business Team, which sets global sustainability strategy and partners with business units to drive delivery. This is a growing and high-impact area, offering the opportunity to work with sustainability and supply chain experts while engaging a wide range of stakeholders across markets and functions. The role requires a self-driven individual with strong communication and programme management skills, comfortable creating new ways of working. \n \n1\\. Category climate transition strategies\n\nSupport the development of category-specific climate transition plans aligned to Net Zero 2040. \nConduct baseline assessments to identify emissions hotspots, risks, opportunities, and KPIs. \nEmbed environmental criteria into category planning to support long-term decarbonisation.\n\n2\\. Procurement collaboration \u0026 decision-making support\n\nSupport the implementation of sustainable procurement processes, including environmental requirements and contract terms. \nPartner with category managers to embed carbon reduction targets, environmental KPIs, and climate-aligned supplier selection. \nProvide climate data, insights, and analysis to support responsible sourcing decisions. \nSupport ESG assessments within RFQs, guiding suppliers and integrating results into scoring models.\n\n3\\. Supplier engagement \u0026 performance management\n\nManage supplier performance against ESG contractual commitments and KPIs. \nDrive supplier alignment with Vodafone\u2019s environmental targets, reporting, and transition pathways. \nIssue and track supplier improvement plans, escalating risks where required. \nParticipate in supplier reviews to support credible decarbonisation and improved environmental performance.\n\n4\\. Capability building for procurement teams\n\nDeliver training, tools, and guidance to strengthen environmental capability across procurement. \nDevelop templates, guidance, and onboarding materials covering KPIs, carbon methodologies, and assessments. \nFacilitate workshops and learning sessions to embed sustainability into BAU procurement activities.\n\n5\\. Environmental data, reporting \u0026 governance\n\nSupport consolidation and validation of supplier climate data for category strategies, CSRD, and internal reporting. \nMaintain category-level environmental KPIs and provide progress updates to leadership. \nProvide accurate and timely supply chain environmental data to Group Finance.\n\n## Who you are\n\n\u2022 A bachelor\u2019s degree \n\u2022 Strong project management, analytical skills and comfort working with data. \n\u2022 Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including procurement and finance teams. \n\u2022 Proactive, collaborative, and detail oriented approach to problem solving and ability to work independently. \n\u2022 Foundational knowledge of procurement processes, category strategies and supplier engagement. \n\u2022 Passion for environmental sustainability, climate transition, Scope 3 emissions, and circularity.\n\n## Not a perfect fit?\n\nWorried that you don\u2019t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.\n\n## What\u0027s in it for you\n\nWe want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this: \nAnnual Discretionary Bonus \n\u2022 Rewarding your hard work and dedication \nGenerous Annual Leave \n\u2022 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year \n\u2022 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions \n\u2022 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends \n\u2022 5 charity days per year to give back to the community \nFlexible Work Arrangements \n\u2022 Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life \n\u2022 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences \nComprehensive Health and Wellness \n\u2022 Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals \n\u2022 Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future \nContinuous Learning and Development \n\u2022 Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career\n\n## Who we are\n\nWe are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people\u0027s lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.\n\nBelonging at Vodafone isn\u0027t a concept; it\u0027s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You\u0027ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We\u0027re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.\n\nIf you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.\n\nTogether we can.\n