Sustainability Purchase Project Manager

Sustainability Technical Project Manager

Location: Crewe, Pyms Lane (4 days onsite per week required)
PAYE Rate: £34 per hour | Limited Company Rate: £41 per hour
Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract, with programme of work expected to exceed 12 months
Working Hours: Core hours 09:00-17:00, with occasional 08:00 starts depending on meeting requirements

About the Role

Adecco working in Partnership with Bentley Motors is seeking a Sustainability Technical Project Manager to lead and deliver key sustainability initiatives across our Procurement function. This role plays a critical part in reducing supply chain environmental impact, supporting regulatory compliance, and embedding sustainability into sourcing and supplier management processes.

Based at their headquarters in Crewe, Pyms Lane, this role requires onsite presence four days per week, working closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and Group stakeholders.

You will be responsible for translating sustainability strategy into practical delivery, ensuring measurable outcomes across suppliers, governance, reporting, and procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead sustainability projects end-to-end within Procurement, ensuring delivery against defined objectives, timelines, and outcomes
Drive execution of the Procurement sustainability roadmap, turning strategy into operational action
Build and manage detailed project plans, including actions, ownership, timelines, risks, and dependencies
Establish and run governance structures, including reporting cycles, escalation routes, and stakeholder updates
Support supplier decarbonisation initiatives and development of emissions reduction roadmaps
Support integration of sustainability requirements into sourcing and supplier selection processes
Contribute to Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) activities with suppliers and internal teams
Support supplier compliance tracking, including audits, evidence collection, corrective actions, and risk escalation
Support implementation of chain of custody and traceability processes across supply chains
Develop practical tools, templates, and guidance to support buyers and suppliers in day-to-day sustainability activities
Produce monthly sustainability reporting, tracking KPIs including emissions, energy, waste, and water

Skills & Experience

Strong operational project management experience with a focus on delivery and outcomes
Ability to manage complex, cross-functional workstreams, risks, and dependencies
Experience working within structured project management frameworks
Strong stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership engagement
Ability to influence and drive action without direct authority
Strong communication and presentation skills, including Board-level reporting experience
Experience supporting procurement processes and supplier engagement activities
Ability to provide clear, practical guidance to internal teams and external suppliers

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
Knowledge of supply chain sustainability and Scope 3 emissions concepts
Familiarity with carbon accounting principles and GHG Protocol-aligned thinking
Awareness of sustainability frameworks such as Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Understanding of supplier sustainability assessment methods (e.g., audits, rating systems)

Desirable knowledge of:

Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG)
EU End-of-Life Vehicles Directive (2000/53/EC)
UK ZEV Mandate
EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Business, or related field desirable
Relevant sustainability, ESG, or procurement certifications desirable
Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 or equivalent) advantageous
UK driving licence desirable, as occasional travel within the UK may be required

About Bentley Motors

Bentley Motors is committed to shaping a sustainable future for luxury automotive manufacturing. This role sits within our Procurement function, supporting the delivery of our sustainability strategy and wider environmental ambitions. Working at Bentley means contributing to meaningful change across global supply chains while operating in a high-performance, collaborative environment.

Recruitment Information

Adecco, working in partnership with Bentley Motors, is an employment consultancy. We bring expertise, energy, and passion to improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and backgrounds. We do this by showcasing talent, skills, and unique experience within an inclusive environment that helps individuals thrive.

Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate evidence of the above within their CV to be considered for the role.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities' employer.

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