Supply Chain ESG Specialist

Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

The Supply Chain ESG Specialist supports the delivery of Vodafone’s Supply Chain ESG strategy across suppliers, categories, and markets. The role focuses on ESG performance management, supplier engagement, and support for ESG reporting, governance, and communications.
The role is based in Vodafone Procure & Connect (VP&C) in Luxembourg and reports to Vodafone Group’s Sustainable Business Team, which defines global sustainability strategy and partners with business units to drive delivery. This is a growing area of focus, offering exposure to ESG subject matter experts and broad stakeholder engagement across Vodafone and its supplier base. The successful candidate will be self-driven, comfortable creating new ways of working, and possess strong communication and programme management skills.

1. ESG performance management

Support ESG target setting for Supply Chain teams and markets.
Track progress against ESG KPIs through dashboards covering performance, coverage, risk indicators, and reporting status.
Maintain ESG data systems and dashboards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
Identify data gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities through basic analysis and trend tracking.
Engage with category managers to align key suppliers with Vodafone’s environmental KPIs, climate transition pathways, and reporting expectations.
Develop guidance, templates, and training materials to support understanding of ESG KPIs, carbon methodologies, and supplier assessments.
Facilitate workshops and learning sessions to embed ESG into BAU procurement activities.

2. Supplier engagement

Support supplier onboarding and administration of sustainability platforms and reporting requirements.
Prepare guidance, communications, and training for suppliers on ESG expectations, assessments, and conflict minerals.
Act as a first point of contact for supplier ESG queries, escalating complex issues as needed.
Support ESG assessments within RFQs and integration of results into scoring models.
Maintain accurate supplier ESG data and support analysis to identify trends and gaps.
Issue and track supplier improvement plans and manage post-contract ESG performance against KPIs.

3. ESG reporting and disclosures

Support ESG reporting and external disclosures (e.g. Annual Report, EcoVadis, CDP, Modern Slavery, Conflict Minerals).
Coordinate ESG data collection, validation, and consolidation across environmental, social, and governance metrics.
Support alignment with recognised standards and regulations (e.g. CSRD, GRI, SASB, TCFD).
Assist audits, assurance activities, governance forums, and due diligence processes, maintaining evidence packs and audit trails.

4. ESG governance and communications

Support ESG governance forums through agenda preparation, action tracking, and documentation management.
Maintain ESG policies, frameworks, and guidance materials.
Support internal and external ESG communications, presentations, and content development.
Maintain a library of approved ESG definitions, key messages, and disclosures to ensure consistency.

Who you are

• Strong project management, analytical skills and comfort working with data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders, including procurement and finance teams.
• Proactive, collaborative, and detail oriented approach to problem solving and ability to work independently.
• Foundational knowledge of procurement processes, category strategies and supplier engagement.
• Passion for environmental sustainability, climate transition, Scope 3 emissions, and circularity.
• A bachelor’s degree

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. Here are some of the ways we support this:
Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Rewarding your hard work and dedication
Generous Annual Leave
• 28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
• 1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
• 11 public holidays to enjoy time with family and friends
• 5 charity days per year to give back to the community
Flexible Work Arrangements
• Flexible working schedule to help you balance your professional and personal life
• 20 days to work from abroad, allowing you to combine work with travel and new experiences
Comprehensive Health and Wellness
• Lunch vouchers to support your midday meals
• Access to private AXA health insurance and a robust pension scheme to secure your health and future
Continuous Learning and Development
• Access to Vodafone University and online training resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.