Sustainability Manager ESG Lead Industrial high-tech sector Rhine Valley Eastern part of Switzerland

CONCAPE is a specialized recruitment agency (direct placement) for the Eastern Switzerland Liechtenstein and Southern Germany region. In this vacancy we are supporting a company that is deeply technical and a global leader in the hightech sector.

Job framework data

Work location: Rhine Valley Eastern Switzerland

Home office: For residents in European Countries 1 day for residents in Switzerland at least 2 days (social security reasons)

Tasks

Your Tasks:

• Leading a compact global team within a matrixed organizational structure and establishing procedural frameworks and protocols.
• Developing and implementing programs to ensure supplier compliance with Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) standards and Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) requirements.
• Collaborating with suppliers to enhance their ESG performance and adherence to RBA guidelines including conducting assessments and audits to identify areas for improvement.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders such as procurement legal and compliance teams to integrate supplier ESG and RBA considerations into procurement and contracting processes.
• Monitoring and reporting on supplier compliance with ESG and RBA standards to internal and external stakeholders across various regions.
• Leading efforts to stay updated on evolving ESG and RBA regulations and ensuring supplier compliance with relevant requirements.
• Providing ESG training and education to internal staff and suppliers to promote awareness and best practices.
• Supporting sustainability reporting efforts including the preparation of ESG disclosures reports and other communications related to supplier compliance.

Requirements

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as environmental science sustainability or business administration.
• Masters degree in a relevant discipline such as environmental science sustainability or business administration.
• Minimum of 8 years of expertise in ESG sustainability or corporate responsibility with a specific focus on ensuring supplier adherence to ESG and RBA standards.
• Proficient understanding of ESG and RBA regulations and benchmarks including familiarity with the Code of Conduct and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).
• Proven experience in conducting supplier ESG assessments audits or due diligence and utilizing ESG frameworks like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) or equivalent widely used frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills capable of comprehensively analyzing and interpreting complex data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities enabling effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities including the ability to influence and drive organizational change.
• Capacity to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and communication with a demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and negotiate agreements with suppliers and other stakeholders.

Benefits

We from CONCAPE guide you innovatively and efficiently through the entire recruitment process: from the application to the signing of a rental agreement including relocation (for non residentials).

Overview:

• Targeted preparation for job interviews.
• Assistance in finding an apartment.
• Networking with insurance providers (partnerships with Axa Swisslife and a comparison portal similar to Check24).
• Referral to tax consultants.
• Practical tips for moving (administrative procedures etc.).

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