Environmental Product Compliance Manager in Leeds

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive Avnet's global environmental product compliance strategy at a time of increasing regulatory complexity and customer focus on sustainability. As our Environmental Product Compliance Manager, you'll become the subject matter expert for environmental compliance matters across a truly global organisation, influencing business decisions, supplier engagement and customer relationships.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to design and implement global compliance policies and processes that have a direct impact on the business.
• A highly visible role with exposure to senior stakeholders, customers, suppliers and industry bodies worldwide.
• The chance to influence Avnet's approach to environmental product compliance, sustainability initiatives and regulatory readiness.
• A collaborative, international working environment where your expertise will be valued and recognised.
• Opportunities to represent Avnet at industry events and contribute to thought leadership within the environmental compliance community.
• Future potential to build and lead a team of compliance specialists as the function continues to grow.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of Avnet's global environmental product compliance framework, ensuring our distributed products meet evolving regulatory requirements around the world.
• Developing and maintaining environmental product compliance policies, processes and governance frameworks to support global regulatory compliance.
• Analysing compliance obligations, risks and potential solutions through detailed cost-benefit assessments and recommending effective business strategies.
• Acting as the primary subject matter expert for environmental product compliance matters across Avnet.
• Providing guidance and consultation to internal teams, suppliers and customers on environmental compliance requirements and best practices.
• Creating and delivering training, compliance resources and knowledge-sharing initiatives to enhance organisational understanding and awareness.
• Producing clear and engaging compliance communications that demonstrate Avnet's environmental compliance programmes and capabilities.
• Monitoring global regulatory developments, industry standards and customer expectations to ensure policies remain current and effective.
• Managing third-party compliance service providers, reviewing deliverables, monitoring performance and ensuring audit readiness.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align compliance strategies with business objectives, customer requirements and supplier expectations.
• Representing Avnet at industry forums, professional associations and external events to support compliance initiatives and strengthen Avnet's market presence.
• Contributing to the ongoing development and future growth of the environmental product compliance function, including the potential leadership of a specialist team.

What about you?

• We're looking for an experienced environmental product compliance professional who combines technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience within environmental product compliance, product stewardship, regulatory compliance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of global environmental product regulations, including areas such as extended producer responsibility (EPR), product safety legislation and chemical substance compliance requirements.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business processes and guidance.
• The ability to assess compliance risks and conduct cost-benefit analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working across multiple regions, cultures and business functions within a global organisation.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong technical proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, ERP systems such as SAP, content management platforms and emerging technologies including AI-based tools.
• The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Join Avnet and help shape a globally compliant, sustainable future for our products, customers and partners. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.