Senior Manager, Supplier Environmental Sustainability Engagement

Cencora

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About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details The Senior Manager, Supplier Environmental Sustainability Engagement will drive Cencora’s efforts to reduce supply chain emissions through proactive engagement with suppliers. This includes developing and executing a supplier engagement program to increase transparency, improve environmental performance, and support the company’s transition to supplier-specific emissions reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Supply Chain, Environmental Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in corporate sustainability, responsible sourcing, and/or supply chain management.
• Proven experience developing supplier engagement programs or managing Scope 3 emissions reduction initiatives.
• Ability to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the supply chain using both supplier-specific data and spend-based approaches, aligned with the GHG Protocol and other accepted methodologies.
• Experience coordinating environmental efforts with human right efforts in supply chain.
• Familiarity with global frameworks (SBTi, CDP, GHG Protocol, UN Global Compact, OECD Due Diligence Guidelines).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ESG reporting systems and supplier data platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Execute a Supplier Engagement Strategy: Design and implement programs to align suppliers with Cencora’s science-based targets and decarbonization goals Communicate expectations and provide resources to suppliers for emissions measurement and reduction.
• Data Collection and Validation: Establish processes for collecting, validating, and analyzing supplier-specific emissions data. Partner with external platforms (e.g., CDP Supply Chain, EcoVadis) to track supplier progress.
• Procurement Collaboration: Integrate environmental sustainability into supplier evaluation, sourcing decisions, and contract requirements. Ensure suppliers understand their role in achieving Cencora’s future decarbonization goals.
• Capacity Building and Decarbonization Support: Lead workshops and training sessions to help suppliers develop emissions reduction plans. Support suppliers in adopting renewable energy, electrification, and efficiency measures.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Responsibility teams to align supplier engagement with human rights and environmental due diligence frameworks.
• External Stakeholder Communication: Communicate progress on supplier engagement initiatives to customers and stakeholders, building trust and demonstrating accountability.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate environmental risks within the supply chain.
• Tracking and Reporting: Monitor supplier engagement KPIs and Scope 3 emission reduction outcomes. Report progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day.
• In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

What This Job Offers

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