10/09/2025) Procurement Senior Specialist

We help the world run betterAt SAP we enable you to bring out your best Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better How We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences values flexibility and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work We offer a highly collaborative caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development recognition for your individual contributions and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from Senior Procurement Specialist for Sustainability in Travel Management Marketing ProcurementPURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESWe are seeking a dedicated Sustainability Procurement Senior Specialist to join our procurement team The Sustainability Procurement Senior Specialist will play a critical role in driving sustainable procurement practices promoting ethical sourcing and ensuring compliance with environmental and social standards across our supply chain in Travel Marketing Procurement This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to implement sustainable sourcing strategies and initiatives ABOUT THE GPO TRAVEL MARKETING CATEGORIES The Global Travel Management Team and the Marketing Category Team are part of the Global Procurement Organization and provide excellent business partnering to our internal and external stakeholders The categories is responsible for the definition and execution of global sourcing strategies in close collaboration with business owners legal controlling as well as for sourcing and supplier management across the globe Focus Areas of SAPs Global Travel Management are Travel Management Company Hotel Program Air Program Traveler Engagement Ground Transportation Car Rental Travel Policy Governance Service Support Process Visa Online Booking and Expense for any Travel related services The GPO Marketing Category is responsible for the procurement of Advertising Brand Paid Media Direct Digital Marketing Events Market Research Merchandise Public Relations and Sponsorships WHAT YOU LL DO Develop and implement a sustainability strategy for procurement aligning with the company s overall sustainability goals and objectives Evaluate and assess supplier sustainability performance including environmental social and ethical practices through audits assessments and third-party certifications Collaborate with internal stakeholders including purchasing supply chain and sustainability teams to integrate sustainability criteria into procurement processes and supplier selection criteria Engage with suppliers to drive continuous improvement in sustainability performance establish clear sustainability expectations and foster long-term partnerships based on shared values Monitor and track key sustainability metrics related to procurement activities analyzing data to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement Stay informed on emerging trends regulations and best practices in sustainable procurement and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and enhance sustainability efforts Support the development of sustainability reports presentations and communications to communicate progress and achievements internally and externally WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Sustainability or a related field An advanced degree or professional certifications e g CSCP CPSM CSR are preferred Proven experience 5 years in procurement supply chain management or sustainability with a focus on sustainable sourcing and supplier management A strong understanding of sustainability principles frameworks and standards with the ability to integrate sustainability criteria into procurement processes and supplier evaluations Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data identify trends and make data-driven decisions to drive sustainability performance Effective communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships influence stakeholders and drive change across all levels of the organization and with external suppliers Project management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously Passion for sustainability and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact on the environment society and communities through responsible procurement practices Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning ERP software SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database analytics intelligent technologies and experience management As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide we are purpose-driven and future-focused with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development Whether connecting global industries people or platforms we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves At SAP you can bring out your best We win with inclusionSAPs culture of inclusion focus on health and well-being and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best At SAP we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and or mental disabilities If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team Careers sap com For SAP employees Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program according to the eligibility rules set in the Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training EOE AA M F Vet Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age race religion national origin ethnicity age gender including pregnancy childbirth et al sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status or disability Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor Requisition ID 404532 Work Area Finance Expected Travel 0 - 10 Career Status Professional Employment Type Regular Full Time Additional Locations LI-Hybrid