Are you a driving force behind sustainable transformation and an expert in procurement?
Do you combine strategic vision, strong business acumen and leadership with the ability to turn strategy into concrete action?
Then WE are looking for YOU!
What will be your responsibilities?
As Group Sustainability & Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in defining and delivering the Sustainability & Procurement strategy of the Iris Group.
You will be the cross-functional point of reference for sustainability across the Group and will actively contribute to the further development of our ESG and sustainability strategy by identifying risks and opportunities, setting priorities and driving concrete, measurable actions.
At the same time, you will define and lead the Group procurement policy, balancing economic performance, quality, risk management and our environmental, social and ethical commitments.
Strategy & Governance
- Contribute to the development and further refinement of the Group’s sustainability strategy and advise management on environmental, social, economic and governance-related matters
- Propose a sustainability roadmap with clear priorities, measurable actions and realistic timelines
- Contribute to the development of sustainability governance at Group level and ensure consistency across initiatives within the different departments and entities
- Identify sustainability-related risks and opportunities and formulate recommendations for management
- Act as the cross-functional point of reference for all sustainability-related matters across the Group
Procurement Policy & Procurement
- Define and drive the Group’s procurement policy by establishing and maintaining procurement procedures, rules and standards
- Negotiate and coordinate Group-wide contracts for all departments — business and support functions — (energy, goods and services, etc.), ensuring quality, cost efficiency and sustainability criteria
- Ensure that all departments comply with established procurement procedures and rules and support them in their implementation
- Integrate ESG criteria into tenders, supplier selection, contracts and contract renewals
- Develop and implement a Supplier Charter outlining the expected social, environmental and ethical commitments
- Raise awareness among and support internal teams on responsible procurement principles and challenges
Reporting & KPIs
- Calculate, coordinate and monitor the Group’s carbon footprint (Scopes 1, 2 and 3), ensure compliance with reference standards such as SBTi and oversee CO₂ certifications (e.g. Vinçotte, SGS, etc.)
- Collect and consolidate sustainability and procurement data from all departments to produce Group-level reporting
- Define ESG KPIs and implement a dashboard to monitor progress, deviations and action priorities
- Ensure the quality and traceability of data for reporting, customer questionnaires and audits
- Monitor regulatory and standards developments to anticipate changes that may impact the Group
Stakeholder Management
- Develop a methodology for assessing suppliers on sustainability criteria (compliance, environmental, social and ethical aspects, total cost)
- Challenge supplier choices where they present sustainability, compliance or total cost risks
- Identify high-impact procurement categories and promote relevant sustainable alternatives
- Develop constructive relationships with suppliers to help improve their sustainable practices
- Ensure optimal collaboration with the business and other departments
- Collaborate with external experts on environmental and social standards
Business Integration
- Support departments in integrating sustainability into their practices, decisions and action plans
- Provide Sales and Marketing teams with the data and arguments needed to highlight sustainability in customer proposals and tenders
- Act as an internal sustainability ambassador and raise awareness among teams in a pragmatic way
- Collaborate with Marketing to communicate and promote the Group’s commitments and achievements in a consistent and credible manner
Operational
- Supervise the Facility Coordinator responsible for managing the Group’s buildings, ensuring that real estate decisions are aligned with the sustainability objectives and procurement policy
- Coordinate EcoVadis assessments, drive the resulting action plans and contribute to the monitoring of ISO 14001
- Prepare and monitor the budgets within the scope of the function (procurement, energy, building and waste management, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with legal and environmental requirements, participate in audits and follow up on action plans
- Drive continuous process improvement and coordinate projects within the scope of the function
People Management
- Motivate, train, develop and coach the Facility Coordinator
- Provide regular individual follow-up and ensure a healthy work-life balance
- Encourage innovation and foster a strong culture of feedback and collaboration
Your talents and background
- You have a higher education degree or equivalent experience, ideally complemented by training in procurement, sustainability or ESG
- You have 5 to 10 years of experience in a similar role within procurement, sustainability, ESG or supply chain
- You have excellent knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, commercial negotiations and indirect procurement, particularly in services, energy, buildings and supplier contracts
- You have a good understanding of sustainable procurement, total cost of ownership and supplier compliance
- You have a strong understanding of the challenges, strategies and trends related to sustainability and ESG
- You are proficient in MS Office and reporting, dashboard and ESG reporting tools
- You are bilingual in Dutch and French and also have a good command of English, both written and spoken
- You have a good knowledge of the market and its developments and are able to anticipate trends and their impact on the organisation
In addition to a challenging role, we offer you…
- Real opportunities to take initiative and develop your career in a stable, dynamic and people-oriented working environment
- A strategic and cross-functional role with a direct impact on the Group's sustainable transformation
- A salary in line with your experience
- An attractive package of extra-legal benefits: company car, fuel card, meal vouchers, hospitalisation insurance, group insurance, etc.
- The possibility to work from home
- A permanent contract
Would you like to make a tangible contribution to the sustainable transformation of a growing organisation while leading a high-performing and responsible procurement strategy?
Then don't wait any longer and send us your CV!
