Sustainable Procurement - 2nd Edition by Jonathan O'Brien

About the Book

Transform procurement practices with this step-by-step guide to successfully drive sustainability across the supply chain.

Book Synopsis

Drive sustainability through procurement with clarity, control and measurable results.

Sustainable Procurement is a practical guide for Procurement Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, supply chain leaders and sustainability heads responsible for embedding sustainability into core purchasing and supplier management processes.

Written by leading procurement expert Jonathan O'Brien, this updated edition provides a clear, actionable methodology for integrating sustainability into established procurement frameworks. Built around the proven OMEIA(R) Sustainable Procurement process, it shows leaders how to translate ambitious sustainability goals into practical actions that reshape supplier relationships, reduce risk and drive organizational value.

You'll learn how to:
- Assess environmental and social impact across the supply base
- Identify hot spot risk areas and prioritize high-impact interventions
- Apply satellite data, analytics and AI to strengthen supply chain visibility
- Embed sustainability criteria into sourcing, evaluation and supplier development
- Measure performance and communicate results across the organization

With real-world examples and strategic guidance, Sustainable Procurement equips senior professionals to lead change, build responsible supply chains and deliver long-term commercial and sustainability outcomes.

Themes: sustainable procurement, ESG strategy, supplier assessment, risk prioritization, supply chain transparency, responsible sourcing

About the Author

Jonathan O'Brien is the CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, the international procurement and negotiation consultancy and training provider. With over 30 years of experience, he has helped global organizations increase their purchasing capability through training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams. He is also the host of The Procurement Show podcast. He is the author of Category Management in Purchasing, Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals, Supplier Relationship Management and The Buyer's Toolkit, all published by Kogan Page. He is based in Plymouth, UK.