Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist

Shape the Future of Sustainable Supply Chains

Join KOSTAL Groups sustainability journey and help transform global supply chains into a competitive advantage. Working closely with the Head of Global Supply Chain Sustainability and the Group Head of Sustainability you will turn sustainability strategy into measurable action influencing suppliers strengthening responsible sourcing and driving ESG performance across the Group.

Sustainability Strategy & Transformation

• Drive the implementation of supply chain sustainability strategies translating ambitious ESG goals into practical scalable initiatives.
• Own and continuously develop sustainability tools platforms and supplier databases including EcoVadis.
• Turn complex sustainability data into actionable insights that support smarter more resilient sourcing decisions.
• Strengthen data quality transparency and supplier coverage across the global supply base.

Supplier Engagement & Influence

• Put sustainability into action by engaging suppliers and making ESG expectations clear relevant and achievable.
• Lead supplier communication on sustainability requirements initiatives targets and regulatory developments.
• Design and deliver engaging supplier webinars conferences workshops and individual sustainability dialogues.
• Build trusted partnerships with Procurement Supply Chain Sustainability and suppliers to create lasting impact.
• Act as a sustainability ambassador motivating stakeholders to move from compliance to continuous improvement.

ESG Risk Due Diligence & Strategic Insight

• Identify assess and manage ESG risks throughout the global supply chain.
• Conduct sustainability due diligence and translate findings into clear priorities and mitigation actions.
• Analyze supplier performance emerging trends and risk exposure to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide strategic recommendations that balance sustainability resilience cost and business performance.

Data Performance & Impact

• Establish and monitor meaningful KPIs to measure progress and demonstrate impact.
• Prepare reliable decision-ready data for management reporting audits disclosures and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the business impact and cost-benefit of sustainability initiatives.
• Transform data into compelling stories and recommendations that influence sourcing and business decisions.

Stay Ahead. Raise the Bar.

• Monitor evolving ESG regulations standards customer expectations and industry best practices.
• Build and continuously expand your expertise in responsible sourcing supply chain due diligence ESG data and sustainability standards.
• Bring new ideas challenge the status quo and identify innovative ways to make KOSTALs supply chain more responsible resilient and future-ready.
• Become a recognized subject-matter expert and go-to partner for supply chain sustainability across the Group.

Your Impact

You wont just monitor sustainability youll make it happen.
From influencing global suppliers and strengthening responsible sourcing to turning ESG data into strategic decisions you will play a key role in shaping a more transparent resilient and sustainable KOSTAL supply chain.

Qualifications :

• University degree in Sustainability Economics Business or a related field.
• 5 years of professional experience including at least 3 years in supply chain sustainability.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office.
• Hands-on experience with supply chain due diligence and sustainability assessment tools such as EcoVadis.
• Fluent in English both spoken and written.
• Strong passion for ESG responsible sourcing and sustainable supply chain practices.
• Excellent strategic and analytical thinking skills with the ability to translate insights into practical actions.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills with a hands-on and solution-oriented approach.
• Effective communicator and collaborative team player comfortable working cross-functionally with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Information :

What do we offer :

• Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time) you can have a real work-life balance
• Modern newly renovated sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of Budapest
• Supportive diverse and highly skilled community
• Ability to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processes
• KOSTAL is a dynamically developing company an independent family-run business which provides much flexibility
• You can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth appreciative inspiring and innovative

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time