Senior Manager - Supplier Sustainability

Senior Manager - Supplier Sustainability

Outokumpu is looking for a driven and structured Senior Manager - Supplier Sustainability to strengthen our Supplier Sustainability team within Raw Material Procurement function. In this role, you will lead and develop sustainability and due diligence processes across our supplier base, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation, and supporting responsible and transparent supply chains.

The position can be based at Outokumpu’s sites in Helsinki, Tornio, Krefeld, and Avesta.

About the role

You will shape Outokumpu’s approach to sustainable procurement by developing and implementing clear processes, tools, and ways of working that help us identify, prevent, and manage sustainability risks in our supply chain. In this role you will work closely together with other functions such as Group Sustainability, Legal & Compliance, Production, Sales, and Communication, and represent Outokumpu at internal and external events and stakeholder forums.

Your responsibilities

In this role, you will work both strategically and operationally to strengthen Outokumpu’s supplier sustainability and due diligence practices.

Due diligence

Develop and improve sustainability related data, tools, processes, policies, and reporting in line with key frameworks and legislation (e.g. UNGP, OECD, CBAM, CSRD, CSDDD)

Conduct environmental and human rights due diligence in Outokumpu's supply chain

Screen and onboard new suppliers and maintain supplier sustainability data

Perform supplier risk assessments and onsite activities (visits, audits, HRIAs)

Support suppliers in strengthening their due diligence practices

Manage ESG related incidents and ensure effective follow-up

Communication & leadership

Communicate Outokumpu’s due diligence approach internally and externally

Represent Outokumpu at conferences, events and external forums

Mentor junior team members and act as a knowledge hub for colleagues, suppliers, and customers

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