Europe Environmental Social Governance Services (ESGS) Manager Assistant Director

Overview

As Europe ESGS Manager, you will drive EY’s inclusive procurement program across Europe, aligning with the ESGS Leader and cross-functional teams. You’ll maintain trackers, monitor KPIs, and support reporting, training, and supplier engagement to embed inclusion and small business use in business processes. You will collaborate with Supply Chain Services and client teams to scale the program and foster relationships with NGOs and regional affiliates. This role offers hands-on process leadership, data-driven insights, and opportunities to shape inclusive procurement across Europe.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible environment
• diverse and inclusive culture
• global connectivity of teams

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Europe’s inclusive procurement strategy and priorities
• Maintain program trackers and dashboards and prepare leadership reports
• Coordinate expansion activities using the ESG Services 10-step global expansion process
• Manage day-to-day relationships with Europe stakeholders and drive program adoption
• Provide materials and coordination support for inclusive procurement engagements and market opportunities
• Coordinate supplier outreach, networking sessions and impact programs
• Serve as operational contact for inquiries and escalate strategic matters to the ESGS Leader
• Prepare and distribute communications, guidance and training materials for Europe-wide adoption
• Coordinate with internal teams to keep processes, records and deliverables aligned
• Engage with NGOs and local/regional affiliates and maintain engagement plans
• Support identifying and developing high-potential suppliers and matching with sourcing opportunities
• Organize events to raise visibility of inclusive businesses across EY
• Support EY participation in meetings, conferences and forums with prepared materials
• Monitor inclusive procurement trends and government procurement requirements
• Maintain program documentation and standard operating procedures
• Support special projects and other related duties as required

Key requirements

• Bachelor or equivalent practical experience in sustainability, supply chain management or related field
• Experience in inclusive procurement, supplier diversity or responsible sourcing
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with track-record of accurate record-keeping
• Knowledge of supply chain and strategic sourcing processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with comfort in data reporting
• Effective stakeholder management and follow-through
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Clear written and interpersonal communication skills
• Collaborative, service-oriented mindset with reliable operational support and escalation ability
• Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills
• Global mindset and ability to work across virtual, regional and global environments
• Ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced setting

• Collaborative
• Proactive
• Detail-oriented
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint

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