BME is a leading distributor of building materials in Europe and a Blackstone company, one of the world’s leading investment firms.BME ranks 2ndin its industry in Europe, spanning 8 countries, employing 12.000 people (Sept 2021) across 606 locations, generating EUR 3,9 Billion revenue in 2020.
BME may be a new name, but the local brands and businesses have long and rich histories. The Group started in 1973 through the acquisition of VanNeerbosGroup in the Netherlands by CRH Plc, followed by more than 50 acquisitions done over the following decades across multiple geographies. All operating companies in the countries retain deep roots in their communities. In 2019, CRH decided to divest its Europe Distribution Division after almost half a century of ownership. The carve-out from CRH was sold to Blackstone and completed in Oct 2019.
BME is truly committed to creating a best-in-class impact in the value chain, within an industry that’s in need of big changes and big ambitions. The purpose of the role is to develop an ambitious long-term Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and roadmap with impactful initiatives that will be integrated into the Group’s DNA and more specifically, in theOpCo'sstrategy and plans. This position will build on BME's commitment to being a responsible organization to all key stakeholders (direct & indirect) by supporting strategy and policies that protect and create value over time. The focus for this role will mainly be on Environmental expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
Create the overall ESG strategic plan and design ESG policies, with a clear focus on environmental improvement projects, and implement across the Group & OpCo's
Leverage the existing expertise of HR, Legal and Supply chain with regards to social and governance initiatives
Act as a strong driver in establishing data driven ESG goals, actions, milestones and metrics
Execute stakeholder management to support the improvement of ESG performance and risk management
Act as a thought leader and catalyst for change to help bring BME-Group to the next level in ESG
Contribute to the ESG strategy at all stages of the M&A process - pre-investment diligence, acquisition, monitoring/ownership and exit sale
Key Requirements/Experience sought:
Proven track record in spearheading and successfully executing environmental and sustainability initiatives in line with established ESG goals, ideally in a similar multi-stakeholder (distribution) environment with geographically spread OpCo's (not necessarily in a construction related industry)
Successful and proven track record in acting as a change agent, in ESG related topics
Broad business and technological acumen to integrate metrics on ESG performance into systems and data architecture
Highly organized and results-oriented with demonstrated experience managing cross-enterprise reporting processes
Experience with working in an international and matrix environment, fluent in English and ideally in German
Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
This is a key and impactful role with a global scope, for which we are seeking an action-driven professional. Role is based in Amsterdam and includes international travel (30% of the time). If you have the skills and experience required and would like to learn more, please send your CV and cover letter today to Elisabeth van Ebbenhorst Tengbergen at elisabeth.tengbergen@acre.com.
