Group Sustainable Procurement Officer

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation. 

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

·       State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience

·       State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks

·       High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

As a Group Sustainable Procurement officer, your main objective is to implement and coordinate the Responsible Procurement policy and actions across the Group, aiming to integrate environment, Human Rights and Health and Safety considerations in the relationships with our vendors.

Working with several other stakeholders, you will support local entities for the implementation of policy and actions and ensure their reporting.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

·       Project Management:

o   Follow-up the implementation of existing actions across entities and ensure their understanding and improvement: EcoVadis evaluations, inclusion of CR Criteria in RFPs, negotiations on CR Clause

o   Support all AXA initiatives linked to Responsible Procurement scope: Digital Sustainability, D&I procurement initiatives management

·       Community Management (around 130 members so far):

o   Prepare community calls

o   Participate in cross-company working groups to identify best practices in sustainable purchasing

o   Manage the online community

o   Support the community members daily

o   Regularly update and share Responsible Procurement guidelines

o   Onboard new and missing entities

• Reporting:

o   Collect and consolidate KPI for the Annual Report and DJSI evaluation

o   Update the Annual Report and the AXA Group Standards sent to CEOs

o   Update PBRC with carbon footprint data

• Benchmark and Awareness:

o   Benchmark with external companies, agencies to compare our policy and actions and identify opportunities

o   Prepare and coanimate Responsible Procurement Awareness sessions for Group and GO Procurement teams

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

·       5+ years of professional experience required, preferably within AXA or in another insurance company including at least 2 years of experience in project context management

·       Practical experience in procurement

·       Experience working in a matrix & international environment

·       Experience in community management

Technical skills

·       Experience in project/program management

·       Experience in IT and/or General Expenses procurement

·       Experience in communication and change management

·       Able to think strategically and challenge the status quo

·       Analytical skills and ability to summarize & communicate on complex topics

·       English - Fluent in speaking and writing

Soft skills / transversal skills

·       Interest in environmental, health and safety and human rights topics

·       Ability to deal with very different personalities at various hierarchy / seniority levels and various organizations

·       Will to work in an international environment and capacity to find the right balance between central commitment and local specificities

·       Flexibility and organizational skills

·       Have excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

·       Practical, hands-on approach to deliver concrete results

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working with 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of
respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.