Supplier Sustainability Manager (m/f/d)

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to make a global impact? We are seeking a dynamic and driven Supplier Sustainability Manager to join our TechOps & Quality organization. If you thrive in an international environment and are committed to advancing responsible sourcing, we want to hear from you!

Your assignments 

• Support the selection of new or alternative suppliers (Nutrition, Generics, Packaging) for I&D, Life-Cycle Management, and Tech-transfer projects globally within TechOps & Quality, applying sustainability criteria such as environmental and social performance.

• Define and oversee supplier sustainability development programs across complex, multi-regional supply chains subject to diverse regulations.

• Collaborate with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and external partners to advance shared sustainability objectives.

• Collect supplier sustainability data to support tender processes, reporting requirements, authority inquiries, and sourcing strategies.

• Evaluate the sustainability performance of strategic suppliers, including defining relevant KPIs.

• Conduct sustainability audits (environmental and social) at supplier sites.

• Identify and monitor key global and EU sustainability topics, trends, and regulatory requirements.

Your profile 

• Academic degree in Natural or Technical Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Sustainability Management, Engineering, Energy Management).

• 3-5 years of professional experience, ideally in consulting, auditing, or a similar industry function.

• Strong understanding of supply chain sustainability, including carbon emissions, labor rights, and ethical sourcing.

• Proficiency in English and German (written & spoken); additional language skills are an asset.

• Expertise in analyzing and reporting sustainability KPIs such as CO2 emissions, water usage, and supplier compliance.

• Experience with digital sustainability tools (e.g., Ecovadis) and regulatory frameworks (ISO 14001, GRI, SDGs, CSRD, EUDR, PPWR, CBAM, etc.).

• Exceptional teamwork spirit, effective stakeholder engagement skills, and willingness to travel for sustainability audits.