Sustainability Manager - Procurement

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you’ll play a key part in reducing the carbon footprint of our raw material supply chain on the path toward net zero. You will assess suppliers’ sustainability practices and carbon emissions, collect, compare and evaluate supplier Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs), and drive greater transparency in PCF reporting. This includes ensuring standardized, third-party certified PCF calculations in line with ISO, GHG Protocol, TfS and IPCC standards. By closely working with suppliers, you’ll help define and implement effective reduction initiatives that improve sustainability performance across our supply base.

You’ll develop and implement sustainability assessment tools and frameworks to evaluate supplier performance and track progress against defined carbon reduction initiatives. In addition, you’ll create standardized guidance for suppliers on CO₂ performance expectations and reduction requirements, enabling a consistent and measurable approach to sustainability across the supply chain.

Working closely with Category Managers and cross-functional teams, you’ll integrate sustainability and net-zero objectives into procurement practices to support net-zero raw material sourcing. You’ll also ensure sustainability is embedded in supplier selection processes, helping prioritize partners aligned with our environmental ambitions. Furthermore, you’ll contribute to defining sustainability-related contract terms to ensure suppliers meet our carbon reduction and sustainability targets.

You’ll plan, monitor and report on the effectiveness and cost impact of our sustainability procurement strategy, ensuring reduction initiatives deliver measurable results. At the same time, you’ll stay ahead of the curve by continuously monitoring industry standards, emerging sustainability trends, and upcoming regulatory requirements, benchmarking our approach and helping shape future procurement practices.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field 7-10 years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management or a comparable area Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem solving Fluent in English; German is considered an advantage Proactive team player with a self-driven, goal-oriented mindset and the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment

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Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is € 2392 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary. As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.