ESG Procurement Executive

We are looking for a motivated and forward thinking Procurement & ESG Specialist to join our Procurement team. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic procurement expertise with a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focus, helping to embed sustainable sourcing practices across our business.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping Admiral’s procurement policies, strengthening supply chain resilience, and ensuring our sourcing decisions align with our ESG commitments. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive meaningful environmental and social impact, while supporting cost efficiency and long-term sustainable growth.

We are committed to doing the right thing for our people, customers and communities. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative environment where sustainability genuinely matter and where your work will have visible impact across the business and beyond.

What you’ll be doing

Sustainable procurement & ESG integration

• Develop, implement and continuously improve sustainable procurement policies aligned to Admiral’s ESG strategy.
• Embed ESG principles across the full procurement lifecycle, from supplier selection through to contract management and review.

Supplier management & development

• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, prioritising partners who align with Admiral’s ESG values.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers to reduce environmental impact and promote ethical and sustainable practices.
• Carry out supplier ESG assessments and audits, driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Stakeholder engagement

• Partner with Group Sustainability, Federated Procurement teams, Group Legal and entity-level procurement teams to align procurement activity to Admiral’s ESG roadmap.
• Act as the procurement representative in sustainability forums and working groups, sharing progress, insights and improvement opportunities.
• Promote understanding and engagement with sustainable procurement practices across the business.

Risk, compliance & reporting

• Identify and manage ESG-related procurement risks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, standards and best practice.
• Stay up to date with ESG trends, regulatory developments and emerging industry standards.
• Support ESG reporting by tracking compliance and performance metrics that contribute to Admiral’s annual sustainability report.

Cost optimisation & performance

• Use sustainable procurement approaches to balance cost efficiency with quality, service and environmental responsibility.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure procurement performance and ESG impact, using data to drive continuous improvement.

Essential skills & Experience

• Previous of experience in procurement, with a focus on sustainable or ESG-driven procurement 
• Knowledge of ESG principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements within the procurement and supply chain space. 
• Analytical mindset with experience in developing and monitoring KPIs, reporting on sustainability metrics, and applying data-driven insights to decision-making. 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advocate for sustainable practices. 
• Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies that are both cost-effective and aligned with long-term ESG objectives. 

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications or certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, LEED or CSR-related certifications.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and sustainable sourcing. 
• Skilled in managing projects that involve cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders to achieve measurable results. 

Please note - we may close this vacancy early if we receive lots of applications or business priorities change.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

Disability Confident Leader

As a Disability Confident Leader, for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition, that opt into the Disability Confident scheme, we’ll invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants that meet the essential requirements of the role to the first stage of our selection process.

If you need any adjustments or support with your application or during the recruitment process, just let us know. Please do email Allison.martina22@admiralgroup.co.uk, contact us on 07789 816806. This number is dedicated to supporting candidates that require reasonable adjustments or support during the application process.

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