With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical force, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,300 employees. We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our partners, customers, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries. At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We've always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves. This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases. Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life. Objective of the role The Procurement Sustainability Specialist will support the Purchasing Projects & New Methodologies and the Category managers in the achieving broader group sustainability targets and act as a key point of reference in the ESG/Sustainability topics in the overall Procurement processes Essential Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, or equivalent programs.2/3 years of experience in sustainable procurement.Proven experience in structured procurement departments, with a thorough understanding of key purchasing processes and IT tools.Knowledge of ESG guidelines and regulatory standards, maintaining awareness of validation and process control requirements set by regulatory bodies. Desirable Experience: Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry is a plus. Key Skills: Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; proven ability to develop team members and manage cross-functional teams.Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.Strong process and project management skills, organizational skills, and agility to develop flexible approaches to changing conditions.Full proficiency in the English language (both oral and written). Main Responsibilities: Understand global Sustainability/ESG regulations and expectations related to sourcing and how these apply to Recordati's sustainability initiatives.Contribute to the review and integration of the supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that Recordati's core sustainability values are reflected throughout the lifecycle of their products and services.Cooperate with category managers in identifying and defining ESG/Sustainability-related evaluation criteria for tenders.Actively participate in the Supplier selection and qualification process to promote the procurement of environmentally preferred products and raw materials.Identify and prioritize with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners potential initiatives to be deployed to increase the sustainability of Recordati's purchasing (e.g., plastic reduction, carbon neutrality, etc.).Oversee the implementation of launched sustainability initiatives, closely cooperating with other impacted functions within the Group Ind. Ops. structure.Define and monitor specific KPIs/metrics to measure the progress of the sustainable sourcing program. At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief. If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr
