Sustainability Manager

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

City : Kuala Lumpur

State : Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14)

Country : Malaysia (MY)

Requisition Number : 43847

Role purpose :

Responsible for implementing and managing sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements across Bunges palm oil supply chain including grievance management supplier screening and onboarding and ongoing supplier engagement. The role ensures compliance with Bunges NDPE commitments through supplier audits technical capacity building and human rights risk monitoring across the palm oil value chain contributing to continuous improvement and supply chain integrity

Accountablities :

Grievance Coordination
- Develop implement and manage a transparent and credible grievance mechanism for Bunges palm oil and derivatives supply chain including supplier grievance engagement and monitoring of corrective actions verification of milestones and reporting of grievance updates.
- Lead investigations into reported grievances verifying claims through remote or on-the-ground assessments and engaging with internal and external stakeholders including complainants suppliers and affected communities.
Supplier Engagement
- Engage directly with palm oil suppliers (direct and indirect) to communicate and enforce Bunges sustainability policies Supplier Code of Conduct including NDPE commitments and human rights requirements and participate in sector level platforms- RSPO MSPO and Palm Oil Collaboration Group activities.
- Conduct sustainability risk assessments and regular supplier audits to monitor compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards (e.g. RSPO ISPO MSPO ISCC).
Human Rights compliance
- Work alongside global teams in the execution of human rights due diligence processes and subsequent intervention activities across the palm oil value chain aligning with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and OECD Guidelines.
- Identify assess and mitigate human rights risks including those related to labor practices land rights and community engagement.
- Promote and monitor compliance with international labor standards (e.g. ILO Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work) within Bunges own operations and supply chain.
- Develop training and communication materials for internal teams and suppliers on human rights policies and best practices.

Requirement :

Minimum of Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Agriculture Environmental Science Business Management Forestry Natural/Social Science or a related discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in sustainability responsible sourcing or supply chain management with a significant focus on the palm oil sector.
Proven experience in managing grievance mechanisms and coordinating complex investigations.
In-depth knowledge of sustainable palm oil certifications (RSPO ISPO MSPO SA 8000 SEDEX/SMETA) and related principles and criteria.
Strong understanding of human rights principles and frameworks applicable to agricultural supply chains.
Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders (internal suppliers NGOs communities).
This role is based in Kuala Lumpur.

At Bunge (NYSE: BG) our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider our team of 37000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where theyre grown to where theyre neededin faster smarter and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination storage distribution oilseed processing and refining offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils fats and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200 years of experience and presence in over 50 countries we are committed to strengthening global food security advancing sustainability and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis Missouri. Learn more at .

Every day our people exemplify these values which represent Bunge at its core:

We Are One Team Collaborative Respectful Inclusive
We Lead The Way Agile Empowered Innovative
We Do Whats Right Safety Sustainability With Integrity

If this sounds like you join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day people who are #ProudtoBeBunge

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Manager

City : Kuala Lumpur State : Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (MY-14) Country : Malaysia (MY) Requisition Number : 43847 Role purpose :Responsible for implementing and managing sustainability and responsible sourcing requirements across Bunges palm oil supply chain including grievance management supp...