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Founded in 2017 rePurpose is the leading Packaging Sustainability & Compliance platform for consumer companies. As pioneers of verified plastic recovery the company enables brands to measure their plastic footprint and recover plastic waste from nature through a global partner network while streamlining compliance across 45 packaging regulations.
rePurpose has recovered over 100 million pounds of plastic waste supported 2500 waste workers and maintains 12 active impact projects worldwide. The companys platform helps brands achieve compliance outcomes through advanced data management and regulatory expertise.
rePurpose is headquartered in New York. Learn more .
We are looking to run an innovation supply chain pilot to procure Flexible plastics/ films such as LDPE HDPE PP/ MLP through means of responsible sourcing ensuring transparent supply chains that can operate with secured availability. The aim is to develop and demonstrate a scalable model for collecting and recycling flexible plastic snack packaging in Thailand. This approach is intended to improve feedstock quality while demonstrating how informal-sector collection systems can supply flexible plastics into recovery pathways.
The project will prioritize social impact within the waste value chain. Baseline and follow-up assessments will measure improvements in waste worker livelihoods occupational safety andworking conditions. The initiative will also provide operational support such as personalprotective equipment suitable upgrades and training to strengthen responsible sourcing practices. The pilot will generate insights into how policy and market incentives can enablesystem change for flexible plastic recovery including EPR policy insights.
The pilot is expected to start from April and continue for at least 7 months. The location for thepilot is expected to be in Greater Bangkok Area Thailand.
In pursuance of this we are looking for an enterprising individual for the position of Project Manager for sourcing of Flexible plastics/ films such as LDPE HDPE PP/ MLP.
The project will prioritize social impact within the waste value chain. Baseline and follow-up assessments will measure improvements in waste worker livelihoods occupational safety andworking conditions. The initiative will also provide operational support such as personalprotective equipment suitable upgrades and training to strengthen responsible sourcing practices. The pilot will generate insights into how policy and market incentives can enablesystem change for flexible plastic recovery including EPR policy insights.
The pilot is expected to start from April and continue for at least 7 months. The location for thepilot is expected to be in Greater Bangkok Area Thailand.
In pursuance of this we are looking for an enterprising individual for the position of Project Manager for sourcing of Flexible plastics/ films such as LDPE HDPE PP/ MLP.
Experience
- Has experience of 5 years in the waste management sector with experience of working in Flexible plastics/ films such as LDPE HDPE PP/ MLP as an added advantage
- Fluency in English and knowledge of Thai
- Have worked with formal and informal players in the waste management sector with direct engagement for material sourcing
- Has experience in conducting capacity building activities for responsible sourcing
- Experience of sourcing plastic/ polymers through formal and informal supply chains will be of additional advantage to the candidate.
- Has experience in preparing project management plans monitoring evaluation and report writing.
- Experience in equipment specification creation sourcing vendor negotiation selection and commissioning
- Can understand auditing requirements face and conduct field visits and audits
- Communication skills required to coordinate and communicate with waste pickers aggregators and community drop-off/ recyclers
- Has supply chain experience in the procurement of materials (preferably waste)
- Has experience in implementing quality assurance and control frameworks
- Working with standard IT tools like Presentation Google Sheets and Docs
- Experience in preparation of field reports and presentations as required.
- Location: Bangkok Thailand
- Duration: 9 months
- Job Type: Fixed Term Contract
- Work Setup: Onsite
We are seeking a Project Manager based in Bangkok Thailand for a 9-month engagement. This is an on-site role requiring close collaboration with local and global stakeholders.
You will be joining a truly global team with team members across Miami New York Philadelphia Los Angeles London Nairobi Bangalore Delhi Mumbai and Jakarta offering a dynamic cross-cultural work environment.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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A one stop shop for brands wanting to tackle plastic waste. Fund the recovery of plastic from the environment, support critical infrastructure development and support waste workers. Your unique impact allows you report your environmental impact with 100% verified data, and full transp ... View more
