Partner, Supply Chain Sustainability and Strategy

ERM • Boston, MA

6d • $184,000 - $213,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Shape the Future of Sustainable Supply Chains Are you ready to lead transformative change at the intersection of sustainability and business strategy? At ERM, the world’s largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, we partner with global leaders to embed sustainability into their products, supply chains, and operations. We are seeking a Partner to drive growth of our Product & Supply Chain Sustainability (SPSC) advisory services across North America—impacting Tech, Pharma, and Manufacturing sectors at scale. Why This Role Matters Supply chains are the backbone of global commerce—and they are under increasing pressure to meet ESG priorities, reduce risk, and deliver sustainable value. ERM is helping organizations reimagine how products are designed, sourced, and delivered. As a Partner, you will lead this transformation, guiding clients through complex challenges and positioning ERM as the trusted advisor for sustainability-driven innovation. What Your Impact Is Drive commercial growth of ERM’s SPSC services across North America. Engage C-suite leaders to integrate sustainability into core business strategies. Lead large-scale transformation programs that deliver measurable ESG outcomes. Shape ERM’s regional and global strategy as a thought leader in sustainable supply chains. Recruit and mentor top talent to build the next generation of sustainability leaders. What You'll Bring Required: Advanced degree preferred (MBA or BA/BS strongly desired). 15+ years of experience leading sustainability-related procurement, supply chain, and transformation programs. Proven success engaging with C-suite executives and delivering strategic business outcomes. Deep knowledge of sustainability issues across Tech, Pharma, and Manufacturing sectors. Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to grow revenue and lead high-performing teams. Preferred: Experience in designing organizational structures, digital tools, and change management initiatives. Strong industry presence and ability to represent ERM at conferences and forums. Key Responsibilities Execute ERM’s global SPSC strategy in North America. Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve double-digit growth. Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, securing new engagements and expanding existing ones. Lead design and delivery of complex sustainability programs across product and supply chain operations. Innovate service offerings to address emerging trends and client needs. Collaborate across ERM’s global network to deliver integrated solutions. Actively recruit talent and contribute to ERM’s growth culture. Why Join ERM as a Partner? Equity ownership and significant financial rewards. Influence ERM’s strategic direction and shape the future of sustainability consulting. Opportunities to provide thought leadership on critical ESG challenges. A global platform to leverage your expertise and client relationships for meaningful impact. Ready to lead the transformation of global supply chains? Join ERM and make sustainability your legacy. For the Partner, Supply Chain Sustainability and Strategy position, the anticipated annual base pay is $184,000 - $213,000 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-JR1 #LI-Hybrid At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles

Requirements

• Advanced degree preferred (MBA or BA/BS strongly desired).
• 15+ years of experience leading sustainability-related procurement, supply chain, and transformation programs.
• Proven success engaging with C-suite executives and delivering strategic business outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of sustainability issues across Tech, Pharma, and Manufacturing sectors.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to grow revenue and lead high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in designing organizational structures, digital tools, and change management initiatives.
• Strong industry presence and ability to represent ERM at conferences and forums.

Responsibilities

• Execute ERM’s global SPSC strategy in North America.
• Develop and implement strategic business plans to achieve double-digit growth.
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships, securing new engagements and expanding existing ones.
• Lead design and delivery of complex sustainability programs across product and supply chain operations.
• Innovate service offerings to address emerging trends and client needs.
• Collaborate across ERM’s global network to deliver integrated solutions.
• Actively recruit talent and contribute to ERM’s growth culture.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees