Job Description Global Procurement
Global Sustainability Specialist
Functional overview
The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources
of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with
Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.
Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive
total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.
Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external
suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving
sustainable procurement value, while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence
to ensure business continuity.
Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal
and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions
and challenges.
No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other
location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.
Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The
aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do.
Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors
for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks
globally and acts locally.
Job title: Global Sustainability Specialist
Qualification criteria
• University degree, preferably in Business related field (master’s degree preferred)
• Proficiency in English
• 7+ years of professional experience, whereof 4+ years in Sustainable Development
• International experience from multinational company
• 3+ years of proven managerial experience
• Advanced level of MS Office Suite
This role will be reporting to Global Procurement Director: SUPPLIER INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY
Main interfaces
Internally Senior leadership teams across the globe
Externally Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities
Main purpose of the job
The Global Procurement Specialist for Sustainability plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation of procurement strategies with a strong emphasis on sustainability. This role promotes best practices across all regions and drives Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. A key responsibility is the execution of sustainable category strategies. This role also focuses on building strong stakeholder relationships and managing supplier partnerships, with a specific focus on sustainability. Important too is the management and tracking of sustainability-specific plans and budgets. Ultimately, this role supports Procurement's operational excellence and the continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices, aligning these with Asahi's overall strategy.
Accountabilities and deliverables
1. Support implementation of Procurement purpose, vision, strategies and governance.
2. Provide leadership to Global Procurement Sustainability team across the group.
3. Support the Global Procurement Sustainability Lead with the implementation of functional goals globally.
4. Promote one team spirit between all regions to enable sharing of best practices and knowledge.
5. Support implementation of Global Procurement People strategy and culture, including DEI, employee engagement and wellbeing.
6. Self-manage adherence to defined governance, policies and processes.
7. Protect all company’s assets by putting in place internal control system and procedures.
8. Protect reputation of Asahi by following applicable legislation.
9. Drive CSR strategies and projects.
10. Contribute to the complete definition, implementation and successful execution of category strategies.
11. Represent Procurement in relevant committees and governance bodies.
12. Build and enhance strong stakeholder relationships across all agenda specific procurement activities.
13. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers focusing on agenda-specific aspects such as performance and
quality assurance.
14. Manage and track agenda specific plans and budgets including objectives, key value drivers and related KPIs.
15. Support Procurement operational excellence, including its processes and systems.
16. Support continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices in alignment with the overall Asahi strategy and external benchmarks.
