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Junior Responsible Sourcing Consultant

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteJuniorTeam 501-1,000Since 1921H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

16 days ago

Salary

£31K - £33K / year

Seniority

Junior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Junior Responsible Sourcing Consultant

BRE

• Manage and deliver certification projects, including client meetings, proposals and technical reports • Undertake BES 6001 technical surveillance audits across the UK, Europe & China • Contribute to the development, maintenance and improvement of assurance scheme design and processes • Ensure certification and verification activities are delivered in line with relevant standards • Review customer and stakeholder feedback to identify opportunities for performance improvements • Support technical experts in maintaining and developing the Sustainable Products science base • Assist in the development of digital platforms supporting supply chain assurance services • Deliver fee‑earning work contributing to team performance and growth • Collaborate closely with the Responsible Sourcing Senior Consultant and wider Sustainable Products Team.

Job Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of responsible sourcing and sustainable supply chains within manufacturing, retail, auditing or consulting
  • Experience working with audits, certification processes and the management of product supply chains
  • Solid technical understanding of organisational management system standards
  • Knowledge of sustainability legislation and initiatives such as science‑based targets, SDGs, UNGC, CDP, and supply chain assurance programmes such as ETI, SMETA and SA8000
  • Understanding of international standards and legislation relevant to BES 6001
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise work and meet changing deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with the capability to interpret client needs and deliver high‑quality certification outputs
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe to conduct audits and attend client meetings
  • High level of IT literacy, including extensive knowledge of MS Office
  • Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as ethical trade, responsible sourcing or sustainable products (desirable)
  • Understanding of UK construction sector supply chains and expectations (desirable)
  • Familiarity with Sustainable Products certification schemes and wider construction industry requirements (desirable)
  • Knowledge of ISO and CEN standards relating to product assessment (desirable)
  • Understanding of BREEAM and/or the BRE business (desirable)
  • Membership of a relevant professional body such as IEMA (desirable)

Benefits

  • Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
  • Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
  • Enhanced maternity package
  • HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
  • Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
  • Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
  • Professional membership reimbursement

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