Supply Chain Environment Specialist Luxembourg, Luxembourg SCM - Sustainable Bus
Vodafone Group Plc, New Bremen, OH, United States
## Supply Chain Environment SpecialistLuxembourg, Luxembourg## **Join Us**At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re 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.The Supply Chain Environmental Specialist supports the development and delivery of Vodafone’s 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’s 2030 reduction milestones and 2040 Net Zero ambition.
The role sits within Vodafone Procure & Connect (VP&C) in Luxembourg and reports into Vodafone Group’s 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.
**1. Category climate transition strategies**Support the development of category-specific climate transition plans aligned to Net Zero 2040.
Conduct baseline assessments to identify emissions hotspots, risks, opportunities, and KPIs.
Embed environmental criteria into category planning to support long-term decarbonisation.**2. Procurement collaboration & decision-making support**Support the implementation of sustainable procurement processes, including environmental requirements and contract terms.
Partner with category managers to embed carbon reduction targets, environmental KPIs, and climate-aligned supplier selection.
Provide climate data, insights, and analysis to support responsible sourcing decisions.
Support ESG assessments within RFQs, guiding suppliers and integrating results into scoring models.**3. Supplier engagement & performance management**Manage supplier performance against ESG contractual commitments and KPIs.
Drive supplier alignment with Vodafone’s environmental targets, reporting, and transition pathways.
Issue and track supplier improvement plans, escalating risks where required.
Participate in supplier reviews to support credible decarbonisation and improved environmental performance.**4. Capability building for procurement teams**Deliver training, tools, and guidance to strengthen environmental capability across procurement.
Develop templates, guidance, and onboarding materials covering KPIs, carbon methodologies, and assessments.
Facilitate workshops and learning sessions to embed sustainability into BAU procurement activities.**5. Environmental data, reporting & governance**Support consolidation and validation of supplier climate data for category strategies, CSRD, and internal reporting.
Maintain category-level environmental KPIs and provide progress updates to leadership.
Provide accurate and timely supply chain environmental data to Group Finance.## **Who you are**•
A bachelor’s degree
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Strong project management, analytical skills and comfort working with data.
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Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including procurement and finance teams.
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Proactive, collaborative, and detail oriented approach to problem solving and ability to work independently.
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Foundational knowledge of procurement processes, category strategies and supplier engagement.
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Passion for environmental sustainability, climate transition, Scope 3 emissions, and circularity.## **What's in it for you**We 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:
Annual Discretionary Bonus
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Rewarding your hard work and dedication
Generous Annual Leave
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28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
•
1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
•
11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
•
5 charity days per year to give back to the community
Flexible Work Arrangements
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Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life
•
20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences
Comprehensive Health and Wellness
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Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
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Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future
Continuous Learning and Development
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Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your careerWe 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's 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.Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.If 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
for guidance.Together we can.Years of experience2-44-88+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsContinuous ImprovementAnalysis1. Supply Chain Specialist2. Procurement Analyst3. Supply Chain Analyst4. Supply Chain Planner5. Supply Chain Coordinator
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The role sits within Vodafone Procure & Connect (VP&C) in Luxembourg and reports into Vodafone Group’s 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.
**1. Category climate transition strategies**Support the development of category-specific climate transition plans aligned to Net Zero 2040.
Conduct baseline assessments to identify emissions hotspots, risks, opportunities, and KPIs.
Embed environmental criteria into category planning to support long-term decarbonisation.**2. Procurement collaboration & decision-making support**Support the implementation of sustainable procurement processes, including environmental requirements and contract terms.
Partner with category managers to embed carbon reduction targets, environmental KPIs, and climate-aligned supplier selection.
Provide climate data, insights, and analysis to support responsible sourcing decisions.
Support ESG assessments within RFQs, guiding suppliers and integrating results into scoring models.**3. Supplier engagement & performance management**Manage supplier performance against ESG contractual commitments and KPIs.
Drive supplier alignment with Vodafone’s environmental targets, reporting, and transition pathways.
Issue and track supplier improvement plans, escalating risks where required.
Participate in supplier reviews to support credible decarbonisation and improved environmental performance.**4. Capability building for procurement teams**Deliver training, tools, and guidance to strengthen environmental capability across procurement.
Develop templates, guidance, and onboarding materials covering KPIs, carbon methodologies, and assessments.
Facilitate workshops and learning sessions to embed sustainability into BAU procurement activities.**5. Environmental data, reporting & governance**Support consolidation and validation of supplier climate data for category strategies, CSRD, and internal reporting.
Maintain category-level environmental KPIs and provide progress updates to leadership.
Provide accurate and timely supply chain environmental data to Group Finance.## **Who you are**•
A bachelor’s degree
•
Strong project management, analytical skills and comfort working with data.
•
Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including procurement and finance teams.
•
Proactive, collaborative, and detail oriented approach to problem solving and ability to work independently.
•
Foundational knowledge of procurement processes, category strategies and supplier engagement.
•
Passion for environmental sustainability, climate transition, Scope 3 emissions, and circularity.## **What's in it for you**We 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:
Annual Discretionary Bonus
•
Rewarding your hard work and dedication
Generous Annual Leave
•
28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
•
1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
•
11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
•
5 charity days per year to give back to the community
Flexible Work Arrangements
•
Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life
•
20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences
Comprehensive Health and Wellness
•
Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
•
Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future
Continuous Learning and Development
•
Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your careerWe 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's 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.Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.If 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
for guidance.Together we can.Years of experience2-44-88+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsContinuous ImprovementAnalysis1. Supply Chain Specialist2. Procurement Analyst3. Supply Chain Analyst4. Supply Chain Planner5. Supply Chain Coordinator
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