Senior Manager Global Sustainability (m/f/d)

What are your Responsibilities?

• Lead the implementation of environmental and social sustainability initiatives across global agricultural supply chains
• Develop program objectives, KPIs, and implementation plans to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes
• Drive projects related to regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, water stewardship, climate resilience, and deforestation-free sourcing
• Lead initiatives supporting living income, living wages, labour rights, human rights due diligence, and gender equality
• Partner with Sourcing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to embed sustainability priorities into business practices and supplier engagement
• Build and manage relationships with growers, suppliers, certification bodies, NGOs, research institutions, and industry partners
• Assess agricultural, climate, social, and supply chain risks and recommend strategies to strengthen long-term sourcing resilience
• Lead sustainability programmes from design and pilot phases through implementation, scale-up, governance, and reporting
• Translate programme outcomes, risks, and opportunities into recommendations for senior leadership

What do we expect?

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, International Development, Supply Chain Management, Land Management & Conservation, or related field required. Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in sustainability, responsible sourcing, agricultural development, supply chain programmes, or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-stakeholder programmes from strategy through implementation with accountability for measurable outcomes
• Experience and strong understanding of environmental and social sustainability topics within agricultural supply chains
• Knowledge of sustainability regulations, certifications, regenerative agriculture, deforestation, human rights due diligence, and greenhouse gas emissions
• Results-oriented with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity
• Strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus.
• Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across diverse stakeholder groups
• International travel required, approximately 25% of working time
• Resume in English We offer What do we offer?

• A varied and exciting range of responsibilities
• Collaboration in the diverse and interdisciplinary day-to-day work of the Sustainability Team
• One social day per year to give something back to the environment or society
• Performance-related compensation package
• Attractive additional benefits such as Deutschlandticket, bike leasing, and a corporate benefits program
• Celebrating joint successes and having fun at company events
• A multicultural and international working environment
• Opportunity for mobile working, workation, and sabbatical
• Workplace in Hamburg with fresh fruit, good coffee, and the best tea