About the role
Job Description
Shape the Future of Sustainable Supply Chains
Join KOSTAL Group’s 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 KOSTAL’s 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 won’t just monitor sustainability — you’ll 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.
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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