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Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist

huPosted 9 Sept 2026

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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.

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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. 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. 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 KOSTAL Group is a globally active, independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germany.

Founded in 1912, it has grown into a worldwide organization with around 20,000 employees across 47 locations in 22 countries. Renowned for delivering innovative, market-leading solutions in the automotive and solar industries, KOSTAL specializes in the development and production of technologically advanced electronic and mechatronic systems for a wide range of applications. With a strong focus on quality, flexibility, and customer-centricity, the company combines decades of expertise with forward-thinking innovation to meet the evolving needs of its global partners.

The Shared Services Center in Sofia plays a key role in this global network, delivering reliable internal IT and a wide range of essential services to support KOSTAL’s subsidiaries worldwide.

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