Roles and missions of the sustainable buyer
Sustainable Buyers are professionals who are responsible for ensuring that products and services purchased respect the principles of sustainable development. They are responsible for improving the environmental and social performance of companies and organizations, as well as improving the value of purchases made with environmental and social considerations. Their role and missions are essential to encourage sustainability and innovation in the purchasing process.
Here is a list of the main roles and missions of a Sustainable Buyer:
- Assess and understand the environmental and social risks and opportunities present in the purchasing process.
- Develop sustainable purchasing strategies and policies, taking into account environmental and social impacts.
- Ensure that selected suppliers meet sustainability requirements.
- Monitor purchases and suppliers to ensure compliance with sustainability and ethical requirements.
- Research and select sustainable suppliers for purchased products and services.
- Participate and be responsive for new sustainability trends and technologies.
- Collaborate with other departments and teams to develop and implement sustainable purchasing strategies.
- Track and report on sustainability progress and results.
The Sustainable Buyer is responsible for improving the performance and sustainability of suppliers and purchased products. The Sustainable Buyer is also responsible for ensuring that purchases comply with sustainability and environmental laws, regulations and principles.
Salary and career development of the sustainable buyer
A sustainable buyer is a responsible purchasing professional who is committed to purchasing environmentally friendly and sustainable products and services. The sustainable buyer works with suppliers to find environmentally responsible products and is committed to developing sustainable purchasing practices. The gross annual salary of a sustainable buyer varies according to their level of experience.
In France, for a sustainable buyer:
- 0 to 2 years: between €25,600 and €30,600.
- 2 to 5 years: between 28,500 and 36,500 €.
- 5 to 10 years: between 36 500 and 56 000 €.
- 10 to 15 years: between 56 000 and 74 000 €.
- More than 15 years: between 74 000 and 96 000 €.
Professionals with professional experience as a sustainable buyer can progress to positions such as:
- Sustainable Purchasing Manager ;
- Sustainable supply chain manager; ;
- Sustainable purchasing consultant ;
- Responsible Purchasing Manager;
- Sustainable Product Manager.