Sustainability Procurement Lead

PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Sustainability Procurement Lead based in Westport or Manchester. Portwest is one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 5,800 staff worldwide, with customer service staff in over 140 + countries and 12 global warehouses in UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, UAE, USA and Australia. We design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, this role supports and strengthens Portwest sustainability and ethical trade standards across our supply base and owned factories. The role focuses on supplier audits, supply chain mapping, regulatory due diligence, data reporting, vendor compliance and supporting internal teams on sustainability requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ethical Trade and Supplier Audits

• Coordinate supplier and factory audits covering ethical, social and environmental standards
• Maintain records, track corrective actions and support continuous improvement with suppliers
• Support Portwest owned factory compliance including SMETA planning, readiness and follow up

Supply Chain Mapping and Compliance

• Maintain SEDEX and Amfori supply chain mapping with visibility across relevant tiers
• Track compliance and identify geographic and product level risks
• Support due diligence requirements linked to EU regulations including CSRD and EUDR
• Assist with raw material stewardship including cotton traceability and relevant component checks

Data, Reporting and Systems

• Prepare sustainability reporting using Power BI and Excel with responsibility for data accuracy
• Maintain dashboards and provide insights for internal reviews
• Act as business owner for audit and compliance systems including SEDEX and Amfori
• Support development of KPIs and controls linked to regulatory and due diligence requirements

Vendor Governance and Issue Management

• Support vendor onboarding checks including documentation and compliance requirements
• Track supplier issues or grievances and coordinate escalation to internal owners
• Maintain digital records linked to vendor approval and due diligence
• Contribute to governance of vendor contract clauses and identity or sanctions checks

Training and Capacity Building

• Coordinate sustainability and ethical trade training for suppliers and internal teams
• Support development of guidance materials and checklists using digital and AI supported tools
• Participate in internal ethical trade reviews to align actions and support vendor activation decisions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Supply Chain or similar
• 3 to 5 years experience in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), sustainable procurement, supply chain or factory compliance ideally in a textiles/clothing/footwear background with an Asian Supply Chain
• Strong analytical and data skills with proficiency in Excel and reporting tools
• Familiarity with SEDEX, SMETA, Bsci or similar ethical trade standards
• Organised, detail minded and effective working cross functionally
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement. Ability  to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25 percent

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