Sustainable Procurement Specialist

The core mission is to build and run a sustainable procurement framework at Garrett Motion that holds up under customer audits, regulatory scrutiny, and internal reporting needs. Day to day, that means gathering supplier data, responding to audit and customer queries through program managers, and keeping the CO2 reduction roadmap for suppliers on track. You would also manage discrete projects such as annual supplier evaluations, Scope 3 studies, and recycling material initiatives. Beyond data collection, the role carries a policy and training dimension. You would develop sustainable procurement policies and procedures, then translate them into training sessions and supplier town halls so that internal teams and suppliers understand what changes. Preparing reports for senior management on sustainability progress is part of the same thread, turning operational detail into a narrative leadership can use. The long-term objective is to embed sustainability criteria into how Garrett Motion selects and evaluates suppliers, so that procurement decisions routinely account for environmental performance rather than treating it as a separate exercise.

This position offers hands-on exposure to sustainable procurement frameworks and standards in a manufacturing environment with global suppliers. You would likely deepen your understanding of Scope 3 accounting, supplier ESG assessment methodologies, and the practical mechanics of corporate sustainability reporting and rating agency responses. These are transferable skills across automotive, industrial, and other complex supply chains. Project management experience is built in: annual supplier evaluations, Scope 3 studies, and recycling material projects all require planning, timelines, and coordination across functions. You would also gain experience presenting to senior management and running supplier-facing sessions, which develops stakeholder communication skills. Garrett Motion's certification support is not stated in the posting, but the role itself provides a strong platform to pursue sustainable procurement certifications. Exposure to customer audits and regulatory requirements could be particularly valuable for anyone aiming at senior ESG or supply chain roles.

The posting asks for 3 to 6 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management, or sustainability, plus a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, environmental science, or a related field. A certification in sustainable procurement is a plus. The ideal candidate likely has some supplier-facing experience and is comfortable with data analysis and reporting tools. On skills, knowledge of sustainable procurement frameworks and standards matters, as does program and project management. Communication up to senior levels, inside and outside the company, is explicitly required, along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to customers promptly. Analytical skills for generating reports from supplier data are also important. Soft skills matter here too: creative problem solving, collaborative working across functions, and the resilience to follow up when suppliers are slow to respond. Someone who can interpret customer needs and translate them into procurement actions would fit well.

Tailor your resume around the specific deliverables in the posting: supplier sustainability assessments, Scope 3 studies, audit and customer questionnaire responses, and CO2 reduction tracking. If you have worked on any of these, quantify the scale, such as number of suppliers, spend categories, or emissions data managed. Mention any procurement or supply chain systems you have used for data gathering. In your cover letter, connect your experience to Garrett Motion's context: a manufacturer whose products are sold on emission reduction and energy efficiency, with a supply chain that must back up those claims. Showing that you understand why supplier data credibility matters to customers and rating agencies will distinguish you from generic applicants. For interviews, prepare examples of influencing suppliers or internal teams without direct authority, and of managing deadlines across functions. Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and audit processes would help. Also be ready to discuss how you would handle a supplier that cannot provide emissions data.

The role sits squarely in the environmental and governance side of ESG, with procurement as the lever. You would focus on Scope 3 emissions from Garrett Motion's supply base, supplier CO2 reduction roadmaps, and recycling material projects. This directly supports the company's positioning around emission reduction and energy efficiency, since its turbocharging and electric boosting products are sold on those claims. Governance also matters because you would prepare the procurement section of the corporate sustainability report and draft responses to external rating agencies. That means the accuracy and consistency of supplier data you manage could influence how Garrett Motion is scored by ESG raters and how customers perceive its sustainability performance. Social aspects appear indirectly through supplier assessments and training sessions, where you would help suppliers understand what is expected of them and how to improve.

One likely challenge is data quality and availability from suppliers, especially smaller ones that may not track emissions or recycling metrics in a format Garrett Motion can use. Chasing that data while meeting customer and audit deadlines could require persistence and creative follow-up. The Scope 3 study adds complexity because it depends on supplier cooperation across different regions and categories. Another challenge is influence without direct authority. You would need procurement colleagues and suppliers to act on sustainability requirements that may not be their top priority, and you would need to make the case in commercial terms. Customer questionnaires and rating agency responses often demand precision, so balancing speed with accuracy is a constant tension. Keeping up with evolving regulations and frameworks is a third pressure point. The role explicitly asks for staying current on sustainable procurement standards, which means continuous learning alongside project delivery.

A typical day could start with reviewing incoming customer questionnaires or audit requests and mapping them against existing procurement data. You might spend the middle of the day contacting suppliers for emissions figures or recycling material documentation, then join a call with program managers to agree on response deadlines. Afternoon work could involve preparing slides for a supplier town hall or updating the Scope 3 study tracker. The mix shifts with the reporting calendar. During corporate sustainability report preparation or external rating agency submissions, the procurement inputs you provide become time-sensitive, and you might coordinate more closely with finance, legal, and the sustainability team. On quieter weeks, you could focus on training deck preparation or reviewing supplier sustainability assessments. Interaction is constant: suppliers, internal buyers, program managers, and occasionally senior management when you present progress on the CO2 reduction roadmap.

This role sits in a growing area of procurement, so successful delivery could position you for broader ESG or supply chain leadership roles. Demonstrating that you can run the supplier CO2 reduction roadmap and Scope 3 study might open paths to corporate sustainability, supply chain strategy, or category management positions with a sustainability focus. The visibility is a plus: you would prepare reports for senior management and interact with customers and rating agencies, which builds a profile beyond the immediate team. In a company of Garrett Motion's size, lateral moves into integrated supply chain, quality, or corporate ESG functions could become realistic after a few years. Growth also depends on how much you formalize your learning. Pursuing a sustainable procurement certification, deepening Scope 3 expertise, or taking on larger supplier engagement projects could accelerate advancement.

You would interact most often with Garrett Motion's procurement and supply chain teams, including buyers and program managers who own supplier relationships. Program managers are key because audit and customer responses flow through them, and they depend on you to deliver accurate procurement inputs on time. Internal teams also need training and support on sustainable procurement requirements. Externally, suppliers are central. You would request emissions data, conduct assessments, run town halls, and follow up on improvement actions. This can involve supplier quality or engineering contacts rather than only commercial counterparts, depending on the topic. Customer representatives may also be in the loop when questionnaires or sustainability requirements need clarification. Senior management appears as an audience for progress reports, and functions such as IT, finance, and corporate sustainability would be occasional partners, for example when setting up webinars or aligning procurement inputs with the corporate sustainability report.