RS

Head of Product – Supplier Sustainability

RS

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the end-to-end strategy for Better World Products (BWP) to maximise its value for RS, customers and suppliers.
  • Partner with Product & Supplier, Sales and Commercial teams to define and deliver BWP growth targets (range expansion, customer adoption, and revenue contribution), embedding sustainability into core commercial decision-making.
  • Oversee ongoing development of BWP claims-based framework and launch of BWP Solutions to drive further product and supplier identification, verification and onboarding to expand the BWP range and grow to 100k by 2030.
  • Shape the long-term roadmap toward product lifecycle assessment and environmental footprint model, including product carbon footprint labelling.
  • Partner with ESG team to develop Scope 3 roadmap and deliver ongoing improvements in customer and stakeholder reporting.
  • Develop short, medium- and long-term metrics, external targets and monthly ESG and commercial performance reporting in collaboration with ESG data team.
  • Lead global strategy, policy, process development and delivery of Supplier ESG action plan to limit third party risk and create greater value for RS and our suppliers in our go-to-market offer.

Requirements

  • Strong commercial leader with end-to-end experience across product, supplier, commercial or customer-facing roles.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills; able to build strong relationships internally and externally.
  • Proven matrix leader in complex global organisations; able to align and mobilise cross-functional and regional teams to drive change in ambiguous environments
  • Strong understanding and passion for ESG, with the ability to guide programme development with strategic integrity and regulatory awareness.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills – able to deliver compelling narratives and insights to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and suppliers, ensuring clarity, trust, and alignment.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset; able to develop metrics, reporting and insight-led strategies.
  • Experience developing or managing sustainable product ranges and understanding of market offerings.
  • Experience in sustainability roles within product, supplier or procurement environments.
  • Product and/or supplier management experience with business development or value-creation skills.
  • Knowledge of sustainability regulatory requirements including Green Claims Code, EU sustainable product principles and relevant international standards.
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work options
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Hard Skills & Tools
product lifecycle assessmentenvironmental footprint modelcarbon footprint labellingmetrics developmentESG reportingsustainable product managementdata analysisstakeholder reportingsupplier managementbusiness development
Soft Skills
commercial leadershipstakeholder engagementrelationship buildingmatrix leadershipcross-functional collaborationstrategic integritypresentation skillscommunication skillsanalytical mindsetinsight-led strategy development