Sustainable Procurement, now in its 2nd edition, is a practical, step-by-step guide that shows purchasing and supply chain leaders how to embed sustainability into the heart of how they buy.
Author Jonathan O'Brien, with over 33 years of experience, has helped equip global organizations to increase their purchasing capability through digital platforms, training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams. In this new edition, published by Kogan Page, he gives Procurement Directors, Chief Procurement Officers, supply chain leaders and sustainability heads a clear methodology for translating ambitious sustainability goals into practical, measurable action.
Built around the proven OMEIA® Sustainable Procurement process, the book shows leaders how to integrate sustainability into established procurement frameworks rather than bolting it on as an afterthought. It moves the conversation beyond the theoretical... showing how to reshape supplier relationships, reduce risk and drive genuine organizational value across the supply base.
Readers will learn how to assess environmental and social impact across the supply base, identify hot spot risk areas and prioritize high-impact interventions, apply data, analytics and AI to strengthen supply chain visibility, embed sustainability criteria into sourcing, evaluation and supplier development, and measure performance so results can be communicated across the organization. With real-world examples and strategic guidance throughout, this 2nd edition equips senior professionals to lead change, build responsible supply chains and deliver long-term commercial and sustainability outcomes.
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What The Experts Say
Anke Ehlers, International Sustainability Officer, ALDI SÜD Group:
"An essential and highly practical handbook for driving responsible purchasing practices, helping make sense of the complex topic of transforming buying through the lens of sustainability."
Guy Strafford, Executive Chairman, OneSupplyPlanet:
"Sustainability within procurement has moved beyond the theoretical to practical, and the results are profoundly impactful to the way business is being done. Jonathan O'Brien's book is a really helpful guide for those figuring out where to start, but also affirmation of the paths being taken by those who are on the journey. This could not be more timely."
Andreas Takacs, Director of Procurement, atNorth:
"This is the most insightful - and perhaps more importantly - the most useful book on sustainable procurement. Jonathan O'Brien shows us how to weave category management and supplier relationship management together and use it as leverage to enable sustainable supply chains."
Mark Perera, CEO & Founder, Vizibl:
"Sustainability is the era-defining opportunity for procurement. This book acts as a practical roadmap that translates greenwashing and greenwishing into evidence-based action. A must-read for all procurement and sustainability professionals today."
Peter Smith, MD, Procurement Excellence Ltd and author:
"For well-deserved reasons, this has already become a core and classic book for practitioners, students and indeed anyone interested in the contribution procurement can make to sustainability issues. The practical advice, tools and templates are particularly impressive and extensive."
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About Positive Ltd:
Founded in 2003, Positive Purchasing are industry leaders in driving procurement transformation across the globe. Our digital platforms incorporate the latest generation of strategic procurement and negotiation workflow with complete procurement programs and tools. Supported by live, online, instructor-led training, and specialist coaching, we help organizations deliver a dramatic improvement in business outcomes. The result is lower costs, reduced risk, and ultimately, a performance boost and increased competitive advantage. Each of our Category Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Effective Buying or Sustainable Procurement – and specialist Negotiation – programs is built on a unique best practice methodology supported by high-impact learning and development. Available individually or as part of a complete managed Procurement Transformation project, our programs have been implemented successfully in FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies spanning multiple industry sectors worldwide.
About the author:
Jonathan O'Brien is the CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, the international procurement and negotiation consultancy and training provider, and is based in Plymouth, UK. With over 33 years of experience in purchasing, he has worked all over the world to help global organizations increase their purchasing capability through online and classroom training, education and working directly with practitioners and executive teams to drive the adoption of supplier relationship management and other strategic purchasing methodologies. He is also the host of The Procurement Show podcast, and the author of Category Management in Purchasing, Negotiation for Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals, Supplier Relationship Management, and the award-winning title, The Buyer's Toolkit, all published by Kogan Page.
About Kogan Page:
Kogan Page is the leading independent global publisher of business books and content with over 1000 titles in print. Founded in 1967, its award-winning work offers books and digital solutions for professional practice and academic achievement. Its expert authors come from the most prestigious academic institutions, international commercial organizations and professional associations, delivering high-level, accessible and professional content in key subject areas relating to business and management. Kogan Page has offices in London, New York and New Delhi.
Contact details:
Website: positivepurchasing.com
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For further information, images or interviews with Jonathan O’Brien, please contact Melanie Babbage on +44 (0) 3300 94 0000 or melanie.babbage@positivepurchasing.com.