Strategic Sustainability Manager Sustainable Natural Rubber

Major activities:

Global SNR Governance & Policy Leadership
Develop and maintain SNR governance frameworks and policies.
Align internal stakeholders to ensure coherent implementation across functions.
Translate global sustainability expectations into actionable internal guidelines.
Manage the development of frameworks for internal and external workstreams / projects related to Continentals natural rubber value chain

Industry Representation & Standard Setting
Represent Continental in Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) working groups and industry coalitions and ensure Continentals interest are considered in the development of the international GPSNR framework.
Shape sector-wide standards assurance models and reporting frameworks.
Build partnerships with NGOs customers and regulators to influence global NR sustainability direction.

Assurance Risk & Mitigation Strategy
Lead the design and execution of SNR assurance processes.
Develop risk assessment methods for NR supply chain vulnerabilities.
Establish mitigation plans and oversee follow-up with suppliers.

Supplier Engagement and Capacity Building
Identify and analyse material sustainability risks
Assess and evaluate the likelihood of sustainability risks and the impact
Collate and interpret data to support assessment of sustainability risks
Define long-term supplier improvement roadmaps.
Lead capability-building programs with strategic suppliers.
Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
Prioritize and facilitate projects that are aligned with sustainability strategy
(co-) Manage current and future projects and initiatives ( GPSNR capacity building)

Data Reporting & Transparency Leadership
Oversee NR sustainability KPI governance and reporting.
Lead annual SPOTT GPSNR ESRS and customer reporting cycles.
Improve data systems tools and methodologies for transparency.
Create and maintain a dynamic dashboard for monitoring and reporting of datasets and metrics
Support any other Natural Rubber reporting requests eg CDP questionnaire customer requests
Ensure yearly submission of GPSNR Reporting Requirements to GPSNR and customers as well as the achievement of minimum standard expected

Carbon Neutrality Pathway for Natural Rubber
Implement carbon guidelines for Purchased Goods in Natural Rubber:
Engage with industry partners (eg. GPSNR) to look at natural rubber value chain with focus on GHG (Greenhouse gases) inventory management
Scope 3 catgeory 1 emissions reporting: support and faciliate HQ reporting via data collection along the natural rubber value chain

Sustainable Natural Rubber Sourcing Implementation
Manage the development of frameworks strategies and policies for Continental natural rubber via following focus areas:
Maintain SNR policy (signed off by Suppliers)
Survey and supervise implementation of SNR policy by suppliers
Audits and exception handling
Identify implications of SNR on supplier portfolio management and purchasing strategy
Support and guide buyers in sustainable procurement
Deploy SNR strategy in close collaboration with NR Lead buyers and monitor supplier portfolio conformance
Ensure conformity of SNR standard and sourcing with GPSNR Assurance model. Lead the yearly assurance process.

Rubberway
Lead the Rubberway program by developing and deploying a supplier onboarding concept ensuring proper data risk assessment and planning and conducting appropriate risk mitigation measures
Conceptualize methodological improvements for relevant processes and tools (e.g. Rubberway methodology orrective Action Plan trackers and follow-up) and actively engage with relevant stakeholders to implement changes

Qualifications :

Education/Certification
Degree in Business Administration Engineering Sustainability Management Environmental Sciences Supply Chain Management International Relations or a related field.

Additional skills and experience
3 years of experience in sustainability responsible sourcing or supply chain management preferably in the natural rubber or automotive industry.
Experience representing organizations in international sustainability platforms or working groups (e.g. GPSNR ).
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of sustainability standards assurance models and risk assessment methodologies (e.g. Ecovadis Rubberway ZSL SPOTT).
- Proficiency in sustainability reporting frameworks and tools (e.g. GRI CDP GPSNR reporting).
- Data analysis and audit preparation skills to ensure high-quality verifiable reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal departments (e.g. Legal R&D Marketing) and external stakeholders (e.g. NGOs suppliers customers).
- Skilled in negotiation and advocacy to represent corporate interests in multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Advanced Interpersonal Skills:
- Negotiation
- Intercultural Communication

Additional Information :

Continental Tires Holding Singapore Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Continental. Our major tasks is to ensure the supply of natural rubber to Continentals tire and technical rubber plants on time in the right quantity and quality at competitive prices and responsibly sourced. Like everywhere else in Continental we believe in great people culture and foster team spirit. We offer a friendly working atmosphere flexibility and fairness.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1