Senior Specialist Sustainable Sourcing
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Job Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Rituals we dont just create luxurious products. We shape a more sustainable future through conscious innovation and responsible sourcing. As we are at the exciting early stages of implementing our sustainability strategy across climate biodiversity and circularity we are looking for a Senior Specialist Sustainable Sourcing who is eager to build experiment and shape what sustainable sourcing looks like for Rituals.
You will be part of the Sourcing Quality & Regulatory (SQR) Business Improvement team supporting the development of responsible sourcing solutions for both formulation ingredients and packaging materials. While operational teams keep the business running you translate our sustainability ambitions into concrete sourcing actions new tools and scalable processes. Working closely with R&D and our suppliers you explore alternatives pilot new materials and help embed sustainability in daily decision-making.
This role is ideal for someone who combines analytical strength curiosity and initiative someone energized by creating structure driving improvement and shaping meaningful change.
Key Result Areas
- Execute the sustainable sourcing roadmap for ingredients and packaging focusing on climate biodiversity and circularity.
- Embed sustainability in sourcing decisions by providing clear data insights and recommendations.
- Collaborate with suppliers to gather sustainability data explore lower-impact alternatives and identify improvement opportunities.
- Analyze CO₂ footprints materials and supplier sustainability performance turning findings into actionable insights and compelling business cases.
- Partner with R&D to evaluate and pilot new materials technologies and circular solutions.
- Help develop new tools supplier requirements and processes that support scalable responsible sourcing.
- Engage and influence stakeholders bringing clarity enthusiasm and structure in a context where we are building much from scratch.
Qualifications :
- 35 years of experience in sustainable sourcing or sustainable procurement ideally within cosmetics FMCG chemicals packaging or related industries.
- Passion for sustainability with hands-on experience in areas such as CO₂ calculations decarbonization roadmaps circularity biodiversity or certified materials.
- Strong affinity with sustainability data (emission factors traceability certifications material impact assessments).
- A proactive curious mindset comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping new processes.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across R&D Packaging Sourcing and suppliers.
- Analytical organized and able to connect technical sustainability insights to business needs.
- Motivated by impact and excited to help build a more sustainable supply chain at Rituals.
Location and Working Conditions
This role is based in Amsterdam at our Central Head Office.
While flexible working is possible a strong on-site presence is important for effective cross-functional collaboration.
Your Steps to Your New Career
- Apply via our career site.
- Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days.
- First interview with the Hiring Manager and a team member.
- Second interview to discuss the outcome of your assessment including a business assignment.
- If successful you will receive a proposal with employment conditions.
Applications via email will not be considered. Acquisition is not appreciated.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Purchasing
- Sourcing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- ATS
- HR Sourcing
- Supply Chain Experience
- Supplier Management
- Contract Negotiation
- negotiation
- Contracts
- Recruiting
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