Liaison Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Sustainability (Required)
• 4-7 years - Experience in a combination of, Corporate Social Responsibility, Supplier Diversity and Sustainability practices and programs (Required)
• 4-7 years - Experience in GHG protocols and reporting (Required)
• Expertise in negotiating terms and managing contracts with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and cost savings. (Required)
• Proficient user of LEED Online, NetZero Cloud, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. (Required)
• Financial Analysis - Proven financial acumen. (Required)
• Analytics Strong analytical skills to assess energy and sustainability data and make informed decisions. (Required)
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify issues in the procurement process and develop effective solutions. (Required)
• Business Insight - Understanding of market trends and business principles relevant to procurement and supply chain management. (Required)
• Microsoft Excel- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting in sourcing activities. (Required)
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• 4-7 years - Proven experience developing and implementing business strategy, extensive business case writing, strong background in market intelligence research, and proficient in negotiation strategy and tactics (Preferred)
• Strategic Sourcing - Ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies that align with corporate objectives. (Preferred)
• Project Management - Capability to balance multiple sourcing projects, ensuring they meet timelines and corporate standards. (Preferred)
• Leadership Skills in leading teams and projects, encouraging a collaborative and results driven enviornment (Preferred)
• Sustainability Frameworks Certifications Knowledge of sustainability frameworks, certifications, and principles such as the Triple Bottom Line, Energy Star, LEED, Kyoto Protocol (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Requires knowledge and proficiency in a wide range of global sustainability issues, customer focus, change & innovation, strategic thinking, relationship building & influencing, talent management and results focused
• Support for the governance around portfolio operations involving LEED, REC, Net Zero, water conservation, waste/circular economy, and other sustainable operations frameworks
• Working in sustainability team to implement new technologies, identify cost savings opportunities, leading initiatives, tracking, and engaging the platform team on issues related to sustainability management
• Participate in the selection and management of suppliers with environmental / sustainability impacts, including but not limited to waste, energy, water, hazardous materials, supply chain, construction, transportation, and environmental auditing
• Facilitate audits of environmentally select suppliers and their respective manufacturing processes to evaluate potential sustainability and environmental affairs risks
• Prepare annual GHG inventory reporting to recognized sustainability standards and manage verification process.
• Presentations of periodic sustainability status and variance reports
• Ensure auditing controls are created and compliance is achieved to meet Sox requirements and future SEC reporting standards
• Supplier management - supporting the evolution of supplier management through supplier scorecard development and supplier quarterly business reviews
• Liaise with technical personnel to interpret technical specifications to commercial and corporate financial requirements
• Technology Liaison- support technology in the evolution and expansion of our energy & sustainability portfolio.
• Assuring long term strategic partnerships with suppliers that are innovative, flexible, and adaptive to our technological needs.
• Seeks out and evaluates new technologies to integrate into our facilities and network equipment that lowers environmental footprint

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and compensation package
• Annual stock grant
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k)
• Access to free, year-round money coaches
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee stock grants
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Up to 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental and family leave
• Family building benefits
• Back-up care
• Enhanced family support
• Childcare subsidy
• Tuition assistance
• College coaching
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary AD&D coverage
• Voluntary accident coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term care insurance
• Mobile service & home internet discounts
• Pet insurance
• Access to commuter and transit programs