Alternance Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Specialist

IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. Through innovation science and collaboration we help create products that make everyday life better while advancing sustainability across our value chains.

Based in Grasse France this position reports to the Responsible Sourcing Manager Natural Ingredients and supports the Sustainability team in driving responsible sourcing initiatives across strategic natural ingredient supply chains.

This opportunity is designed for a Masters student (Bac5) seeking a gap year (année de césure) and looking to gain hands-on experience in sustainable sourcing certification programs supplier engagement and responsible supply chain management within a global organization.

The role is fully based onsite in Grasse and includes opportunities for travel within strategic sourcing regions.

As part of the Sustainability team you will contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives while developing practical experience in responsible sourcing and supplier engagement.

You will:

• Support the rollout of source-level due diligence strategies across strategic natural ingredients supply chains:
  • Contribute to the implementation of certification standards such as For Life Fair for Life FairWild and UEBT as well as third-party assessments with selected suppliers.
  • Develop tailored capacity-building programs training materials and responsible sourcing tools for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and KPIs to track progress and impact at source.
• Conduct field visits across strategic naturals supply chains including diagnostics pre-assessments and engagement with suppliers auditors and local partners.
• Support the operational implementation of certification programs with key internal stakeholders.

• Masters degree (Bac5) or currently pursuing a Masters degree in Sustainability Agronomy Environmental Sciences International Development Human Rights Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Seeking an alternance or gap-year experience (année de césure) to apply academic knowledge in a business environment.
• Strong interest in sustainability responsible sourcing ESG topics and agricultural value chains.
• Previous exposure through internships academic projects volunteer experiences or fieldwork in sustainability agriculture rural development or supply chain-related topics is a plus.
• Strong analytical organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively in multicultural environments.
• Curious proactive and eager to learn within an international and collaborative setting.
• Fluent in French and English both written and spoken.

At IFF youll have the opportunity to work on sustainability challenges that have a direct impact on global natural ingredient supply chains.

We offer:

• Hands-on experience in responsible sourcing and sustainability within a global industry leader.
• Exposure to internationally recognized certification and sustainability frameworks.
• Opportunities to participate in supplier engagement initiatives and field assessments.
• Collaboration with experienced sustainability professionals and cross-functional teams.
• A multicultural and purpose-driven work environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing benefits in line with local policies.