Procurement Sustainability & Compliance Consultant at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Financial ServicesIndustries

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Communications, or a related field
Strong analytical skills with advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data visualization)
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
General understanding of regulatory frameworks such as the UK Modern Slavery Act, EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), or similar
Experience in procurement, compliance, sustainability, or supplier inclusion
Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams

Assist in the development and execution of modern slavery risk assessments across supplier tiers
Support sustainability reporting and data collection efforts, including supplier ESG performance tracking
Maintain and analyze procurement data using Excel and other tools to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to gather documentation and evidence for compliance purposes
Assist with monitoring regulatory developments related to modern slavery, human rights, and sustainability, and help translate them into actionable procurement practices
Contribute to supplier due diligence processes and support audits or assessments as needed
Help prepare presentations, dashboards, and reports for internal and external stakeholders
Attend supplier inclusion fairs and represent the procurement team in support of supplier inclusion initiatives
Assist in the creation and distribution of marketing and communications materials across Global Procurement
Maintain organized records and documentation to support transparency and traceability