Design and implement a global procurement strategy aligned with FSC’s “Pathway to Operational Excellence” and long-term organizational goals., Oversee sourcing, contract management, purchasing processes, and vendor performance monitoring across global offices., Ensure all procurement activities uphold FSC’s values of sustainability, fairness, and transparency., Develop, refine, and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and systems to ensure regulatory compliance and operational consistency., Identify and mitigate procurement-related risks, ensuring business continuity and responsible supply chain practices., Leverage digital tools and systems to improve procurement efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making., Build strong internal partnerships across Units and act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on procurement matters., Lead, develop, and inspire the Procurement team, fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement., Establish robust supplier evaluation, onboarding, and partnership frameworks to ensure service quality, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value., Lay the groundwork for FSC to track and reduce carbon emissions across the supply chain, positioning procurement as a key driver in the organization’s climate and sustainability efforts., Provide strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of the Procurement Team, ensuring efficient, timely, and customer-focused service delivery., Lead high-value procurement processes, including tenders, negotiations, contract awards, and framework agreement development., Support and guide the reduction of procurement turnaround times through effective use of approved supplier frameworks, fit-for-purpose tools, and streamlined processes., Develop and continuously improve procurement policies, tools, and supporting documentation., Champion innovation and flexibility in procurement approaches that maintain strong controls while enabling timely delivery., Drive annual procurement savings., Act as a centre of expertise, advising cross-organizational stakeholders on procurement best practices and compliance., Oversee internal logistics, events, and facilities functions including staff travel coordination, corporate event planning, meeting logistics, and building facilities., Ensure travel and events are delivered cost-effectively and sustainably, using clear guidelines, efficient tools, and vendor relationships., Establish procurement/logistics policies relevant to travel, expenses, and meeting catering., Build systems and processes to ensure operational logistics run smoothly and support an excellent staff experience., Oversee effective delivery of facilities/soft services contracts ensuring value for money and high-quality service., Ensure high-quality procurement and logistics data is maintained and reported accurately in a user friendly manner to stakeholders., Monitor supplier and contractual risk and compliance in line with internal policies and regulations., Maintain awareness of relevant market trends, supplier performance, and risk exposure to proactively manage challenges and opportunities., Lead the initiative to establish systems for tracking and reducing carbon emissions throughout the supply chain, positioning procurement as a critical driver of FSC’s sustainability and environmental goals., Perform additional project work and additional tasks as assigned for special business needs and agreed with the formal supervisor.
