Senior Consultant, Supply Chains & Responsible Sourcing - Hong Kong / Singapore

Role

Senior Consultant, Supply Chains & Responsible Sourcing

Location

Hong Kong / Singapore

Who we are

ELEVATE is the global market leader in ESG, sustainability, and supply-chain services. Our focus is on delivering ESG program effectiveness and impact to the world’s leading companies and their supply chains. We design, build, and manage data-driven, sustainability-linked programs that drive positive impact, with assessment, advisory, program management and analytics solutions. With 30+ offices globally (and still growing), we offer a unique opportunity to work on real issues that span the globe and positively impact people, communities, and the planet.

Job overview at a glance

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate professional to join our team and support clients to address their most pressing supply-chain sustainability challenges. This role will be client-facing and require direct engagement with clients’ Sustainability/ESG or Procurement teams.

You will work with private-sector clients, many of which are major global companies, spanning a variety of sectors, including consumer goods, retail, food/agriculture, finance, real estate and electronics. You will be part of the Asia-Pacific Advisory team and will work with, and learn from, ELEVATE experts from teams across the globe.

We are looking for entrepreneurial individuals who will be motivated by the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing and successful business at the cutting edge of sustainability and to partner with world-class leaders to take on some of the planet’s most pressing ESG challenges.

Who you are

• Passionate about supply-chain sustainability and ESG issues

• An entrepreneurial self-starter and continuous learner who is always innovating and 'getting things done'

• A structured problem-solver, critical thinker, and effective communicator

• Motivated by working on complex challenges in a fast-paced, high-growth, dynamic work environment

• A team player who thrives in multi-cultural teams

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independent project management and delivery in the field of supply chain and sustainability (incl. research, analyses, stakeholder interviews, preparation, and delivery of presentations)

• Management of staff allocated to projects and contribution to team development through mentoring or training

• Independent business development including pipeline management, proposal writing, presentations, budget preparation and communication with clients

• Contribute to and conduct internal and external trainings, workshops, webinars, and other events, including representing ELEVATE at conferences and events

• Partner with senior leaders, customer leads, and other product leads to support/lead the design and development of effective programs, products, and services that respond to client needs

• Contribute to thought leadership through writing blog posts, newsletters, technical articles, and other media

• Uphold standards of ELEVATE platforms and systems, including project management systems, business development systems, and other processes

Experience & Requirements

• 5-7+ years of experience in a relevant field

• Consulting experience required

• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field required

• Experience managing projects, project teams, and project quality control

• Experience with business development and managing client expectations

• Direct experience with and deep understanding of supply chain management, operations, and sustainability

• Fluency in written and spoken English required; one additional regional language preferred

• Strong written and spoken communication and presentation skills

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work virtually, one-on-one, and in a team

• Capacity to work across different time zones and to hold meetings outside of regular local working hours

• Strong information processing skills, such as research skills, analytical & synthetic thinking, critical thinking, and structured problem solving

• Strong computer skills: command of Microsoft 365 suite, search engines, online meeting tools, project management software, proprietary systems knowledge, CRM

Equal Opportunity Employer

ELEVATE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by local law. Personal data provided by applicants will be treated as confidential information and will be used exclusively for employment purposes only.  Only short-listed candidates will be notified.  Applicants who are not invited for an interview may consider their applications filed for future reference.

To learn more about career opportunities at ELEVATE, please visit our Careers Page here: https://www.elevatelimited.com/careers/