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As businesses face increasing pressure to reduce emissions, enhance transparency, and build resilience across their value chains, the demand for supply chain professionals with sustainability expertise has never been greater. Acre partners with organisations to find and develop the talent needed to embed sustainable sourcing, responsible sourcing, and ethical supply chain practices into business operations.
Acre has been at the forefront of sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (CSR) recruitment for over 20 years. Our global team of sector specialists bring:
Deep technical and commercial knowledge across sustainability, supply chains & procurement
Access to an unrivalled global network of purpose-driven professionals
Strategic advisory support, including competency mapping and team design
A clear commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, embedded in every search
A mission-driven approach that aligns talent strategy with your organisational goals
Global supply chains are undergoing systemic change. Organisations are shifting from cost-driven procurement to purpose-led sourcing, with ESG risks, biodiversity loss, modern slavery legislation, and decarbonisation targets driving transformation.
From Tier 1 suppliers to the last mile of logistics, companies now need leaders who can drive measurable impact across procurement, operations, and supplier engagement. Our work in this space aligns with a growing recognition that a sustainable supply chain is not just a compliance issue - it’s a strategic differentiator.
We recruit across the full spectrum of sustainable supply chain disciplines, including:
Sustainable Procurement & Sourcing
Professionals integrating ESG criteria into purchasing decisions and supplier partnerships
Responsible Supply Chain Management
Leaders managing compliance with international standards including TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, and modern slavery acts
Supply Chain Risk & Resilience
Experts assessing geopolitical, environmental, and reputational risks across global networks
Traceability & Chain of Custody
Technologists and strategists building systems for data transparency and supplier mapping
Scope 3 & Lifecycle Analysis
Specialists in carbon accounting, circularity, and sustainable materials selection
Social Impact & Human Rights in Supply Chains
Advisors and programme leads protecting labour rights and enhancing supplier diversity
Global Retailer – Placed a Director of Responsible Sourcing to lead supplier engagement and reduce social risk across 14 countries
Multinational FMCG – Delivered a team build-out of five LCA and Scope 3 specialists to support the company’s net-zero supply chain target
Luxury Apparel Brand – Appointed a Head of Traceability to design and implement a blockchain-based material tracking system
Global Pharmaceutical Company – Sourced a Procurement ESG Strategy Lead to align global sourcing practices with new CSRD requirements
Sustainable Packaging Innovator – Found an interim Head of Supply Chain Sustainability to drive decarbonisation and circularity in raw material inputs
Organisations are struggling to find:
Senior leaders with proven track records in sustainable supply chain transformation
Technical experts in supplier ESG data, traceability platforms, and Scope 3 reporting
Individuals with both global compliance knowledge and local supplier management experience
Candidates who can connect procurement strategy with climate, nature, and human rights goals
People who combine systems thinking with commercial delivery capability
United Kingdom: London, Birmingham, and Manchester are centres for sustainable procurement and consultancy roles
Europe: The Netherlands and Germany lead in supply chain due diligence and circular economy hiring
North America: The West Coast and New York see high demand for Scope 3, net-zero, and social compliance talent
Asia: Singapore and Hong Kong are key hubs for regional supplier governance and traceability roles
Australia: Sydney and Melbourne show increasing demand for sustainable sourcing professionals in consumer and retail markets
Whether you’re a corporate looking to develop your supply chain capability, or a consultancy or NGO providing services, support or advocacy, Acre can help.
Contact Acre today to discuss your sustainable supply chain recruitment needs.