Supply Chain ESG 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 ESG Specialist supports the delivery of Vodafone\u2019s Supply Chain ESG strategy across suppliers, categories, and markets. The role focuses on ESG performance management, supplier engagement, and support for ESG reporting, governance, and communications. \nThe role is based in Vodafone Procure \u0026 Connect (VP\u0026C) in Luxembourg and reports to Vodafone Group\u2019s Sustainable Business Team, which defines global sustainability strategy and partners with business units to drive delivery. This is a growing area of focus, offering exposure to ESG subject matter experts and broad stakeholder engagement across Vodafone and its supplier base. The successful candidate will be self-driven, comfortable creating new ways of working, and possess strong communication and programme management skills. \n \n1\\. ESG performance management\n\nSupport ESG target setting for Supply Chain teams and markets. \nTrack progress against ESG KPIs through dashboards covering performance, coverage, risk indicators, and reporting status. \nMaintain ESG data systems and dashboards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness. \nIdentify data gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities through basic analysis and trend tracking. \nEngage with category managers to align key suppliers with Vodafone\u2019s environmental KPIs, climate transition pathways, and reporting expectations. \nDevelop guidance, templates, and training materials to support understanding of ESG KPIs, carbon methodologies, and supplier assessments. \nFacilitate workshops and learning sessions to embed ESG into BAU procurement activities.\n\n2\\. Supplier engagement\n\nSupport supplier onboarding and administration of sustainability platforms and reporting requirements. \nPrepare guidance, communications, and training for suppliers on ESG expectations, assessments, and conflict minerals. \nAct as a first point of contact for supplier ESG queries, escalating complex issues as needed. \nSupport ESG assessments within RFQs and integration of results into scoring models. \nMaintain accurate supplier ESG data and support analysis to identify trends and gaps. \nIssue and track supplier improvement plans and manage post-contract ESG performance against KPIs.\n\n3\\. ESG reporting and disclosures\n\nSupport ESG reporting and external disclosures (e.g. Annual Report, EcoVadis, CDP, Modern Slavery, Conflict Minerals). \nCoordinate ESG data collection, validation, and consolidation across environmental, social, and governance metrics. \nSupport alignment with recognised standards and regulations (e.g. CSRD, GRI, SASB, TCFD). \nAssist audits, assurance activities, governance forums, and due diligence processes, maintaining evidence packs and audit trails.\n\n4\\. ESG governance and communications\n\nSupport ESG governance forums through agenda preparation, action tracking, and documentation management. \nMaintain ESG policies, frameworks, and guidance materials. \nSupport internal and external ESG communications, presentations, and content development. \nMaintain a library of approved ESG definitions, key messages, and disclosures to ensure consistency.\n\n## Who you are\n\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\u2022 A bachelor\u2019s degree \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