Hybrid Responsible Sourcing Specialist – Maternity Cover

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About the role

  • Responsible Sourcing Specialist coordinating sustainability initiatives in supply chains within Global Sustainability Department. Collaborating on internal and external programs to drive responsible sourcing strategies

Responsibilities

  • Internal Responsible Sourcing Program coordination for Synthetic raw materials and Indirect Materials and Services (IM&S) categories
  • Coordinate all levels of the Sourcing4Good program for Synthetics and IM&S ; Responsible Sourcing Policy, Due Diligence process, Supplier Audits and Action Plans, Traceability information, Advanced level projects
  • Be the main contact on Responsible Sourcing towards the relevant Synthetics and IM&S procurement teams
  • Manage the responsible sourcing data for Synthetics and IM&S in all levels of the Sourcing4Good program, and work with the relevant partners to ensure data integrity, consistency and coordinated reporting
  • Support procurement during their Sustainability journey (trainings, internal and external audits, sustainability assurance process, target setting, communication)
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to develop new and strengthen existing responsible sourcing processes that drive continuous improvement
  • Support alignment of Responsible Sourcing activities with Human Rights and Biodiversity strategies
  • Work together with the Givaudan Global Sustainability Solutions (GSS) Team responsible for the Responsible Sourcing customer reporting process and with the Sustainability Excellence team working on Digitalization of Sourcing4Good program as per needs
  • Support regular interactions with suppliers on Responsible Sourcing topics, in collaboration with procurement teams
  • Participate in external and sectorial working groups to advance responsible sourcing across priority supply chains.
  • Contribute to Givaudan's annual sustainability reporting suite, including the Integrated Annual Report and GRI disclosures.
  • Provide corporate-level support for inquiries and evidence in the area of responsible sourcing.
  • Be the contact for internal teams preparing customer presentations or external stakeholder engagements on responsible sourcing topics
  • Support the Responsible Sourcing Strategy and contribute to roll-outs of key initiatives such as supplier scorecards, due diligence, traceability projects, and advanced supplier collaborations
  • Assist Responsible Sourcing Team in connecting Sourcing4Good activities with wider company functions, including Wider Sustainability team, Procurement, Global Sustainability Solutions, and Sustainability Excellence

Requirements

  • University degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Information Systems, Chemistry or Procurement
  • 5 years of experience in Sustainability, Procurement, Information Systems, Chemistry or Engineering
  • Knowledge of corporate procurement, responsible sourcing or sustainability aspects (knowledge of chemistry, biochemistry, ingredient commodity supply chains or indirect procurement is an advantage )
  • Fluent in English, local language an advantage
  • Autonomous and comfortable with cross functional set-ups
  • Organisation, coordination, and facilitation skills
  • Strong customer and service focus, solution oriented
  • Ability to travel (10%)

Benefits

  • Attractive package with benefits
  • Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
  • A creative team environment that will inspire you

Job title

Responsible Sourcing Specialist – Maternity Cover

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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