International Sustainability Specialist (f/m/d)

How You’ll Make Your Mark

Your main tasks in this role are:

You'll support the implementation of our Corporate Responsibility Supplier Evaluation Program across international markets
As Sustainability Specialist you'll contribute to the implementation of responsible purchasing practices in the relevant supply chain with suppliers to gather sustainability performance data, track compliance requirements and ensure suppliers compliance with human rights and environmental standards in the global non-food supply chain
This includes collaborating with buying teams to integrate sustainability criteria into purchasing decisions, including providing expertise and support to buying teams on sustainability & compliance matters
Working closely with cross functional and country CR teams to align sustainability initiatives is part of your responsibilities
In your role you'll support projects related to EU and international legislative compliance and circular economy initiatives in non-food supply chain
Another tasks is maintaining accurate data management systems for supplier sustainability metrics
You'll assist in stakeholder engagement activities with industry groups, NGOs, and certification bodies
Representing the sustainability team in internal and external events completes your tasks

The requirements of the role include:

You possess a degree in Sustainability, Human Rights, Law, Sustainable Development, or a related field
Furthermore you've got 3-5 years' experience in sustainability and supplier relationship management
Knowledge of responsible purchasing practices and compliance with human rights and environmental standards appeals to you
You have a good understanding of non-food supply chain and sourcing country-specific labor compliance issues & practices
Understanding and hands on experience with the circular economy concepts is an advantage
You possess experience in project coordination and working in cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and data management skills are amongst your core competencies
You've got good communication skills and enjoy working with diverse stakeholders
Fluent English is essential, additional languages are advantageous
Willingness to travel internationally as required

Our benefits for you are wide-ranging:

6 weeks of annual leave every year for all
A range of subsidised childcare support options
Options to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)
Mobile devices provided to enable flexible working
Relocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)
Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at work
Subsidised public transport
Bike leasing program to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordability
Discounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many more
All the training you need to excel in your role
Extensive personal and professional development
High level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environment
Collaboration with teams across borders

Gross annual salary starting from € 54.300*
*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualification

5020 Salzburg, Karolingerstraße 3

As soon as possible

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