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Reporting to the Procurement Director, with close colaboration with the Global Head of Sustainability and Group's CoE, you will the translate sustainability strategic roadmap ambitions into practical sourcing solutions, working closely with suppliers, category teams and key internal stakeholders to deliver measurable environmental, social and commercial value.\nWhat you will do\nSustainable Sourcing Strategy & Delivery\nOwn and deliver the sustainable sourcing roadmap for the business unit, aligning Group sustainability targets with sourcing strategies and business priorities.\nDefine KPIs, monitor progress and drive continuous improvement to ensure sustainability commitments are achieved.\nSupplier Partnerships & Risk Management\nBuild strategic partnerships with key suppliers to accelerate sustainability initiatives and improve ESG performance.\nAssess and mitigate environmental, social, regulatory and supply chain risks across the ingredient portfolio.\nSupport the integration of sustainability criteria into sourcing decisions, negotiations and supplier management.\nInnovation & Alternative Sourcing Models\nIdentify and develop innovative sourcing approaches that improve sustainability, resilience and long-term value creation.\nLead pilot projects, evaluate business cases and scale successful initiatives.\nFunding, Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration\nExplore external funding opportunities that support sustainable sourcing investments.\nEnsure robust sustainability data, reporting and regulatory compliance.\nPartner with Marketing, R&D, Finance and other functions to translate sourcing achievements into credible sustainability claims and business outcomes.\nWhat we are looking for\n8+ years of experience in sustainable sourcing, procurement, supply chain sustainability or related fields.\nExperience within FMCG, food & beverage, petcare, agriculture or ingredient sourcing environments.\nProven success leading complex, cross-functional sustainability or procurement initiatives.\nStrong understanding of sustainability regulations and frameworks, including Scope 3 emissions, SBTi and supply chain due diligence requirements.\nExperience in supplier engagement, risk assessment and sustainability programme implementation.\nStrong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to connect sustainability initiatives to business value.\nExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.\nFluent English.\nWillingness to travel up to 30%.\nWhat we offer\nHybrid working model\nFlexible working hours\nTicket Restaurants\nPension plan\nFully equipped Gym\nBreakfast and fresh fruit\nAffinity University platform: Professional development opportunities for employees at different stages of their careers, acknowledging diverse career paths.\nPet-friendly office\nCelebrations & Fun\nIf you don’t meet all the requirements, don’t worry. We value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply anyway. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed!\nWe cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We firmly believe that embracing a variety of perspectives is integral to both our company’s success and the strength of our team. That’s why we are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.\nOur Company\nAffinity Petcare is more than an international petfood company. For more than 60 years, we have been dedicated to nourishing healthy bonds between dogs, cats, and people to make the world a better place.\nWe are very proud of our innovative brands which include: Ultima, Advance, Brekkies, Nature’s Variety, Nature’s Menu, Natural Trainer, Libra, and more. Currently, we have over 1,200 professionals working for this purpose from Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and London, as well as4 production sites through which we supply the 70+ countries where our brands have a presence.\nSo, what are you waiting for? Join our team to leave your footprint!\nWant to know more about us?\nFollow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates and job opportunities. 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