Sustainability Specialist (Supplier Focus)

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale? Nutreco is looking for a Sustainability Specialist (Supplier Focus) to drive our sustainability journey forward. In this role, you’ll collaborate with leading suppliers in the agri-food industry, spearheading initiatives that align with our ambitious carbon reduction goals and broader environmental and social responsibilities.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape and implement key strategies, ensuring Nutreco and its suppliers are at the forefront of sustainability. If you're passionate about creating meaningful, measurable environmental change, this is a unique opportunity to do so on a global scale.

About The Role: Make a tangible impact on sustainability
 

Responsibilities:
 

• Serve as the primary contact for Nutreco suppliers on sustainability topics, including deforestation, overfishing, and broader environmental and social responsibility issues.

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather and validate sustainability footprint data from suppliers, create a benchmarking system, and identify options to reduce carbon emissions.

• Ensure the procurement and sales teams are following the European Deforestation Regulation, effective January 2025, in coordination with the regulatory team.

• Train the procurement team on the EcoVadis platform, ensure supplier registration, and act on EcoVadis results to drive supplier performance.

• Support the development and execution of Nutreco’s overall reduction strategy by working closely with Category and Purchasing Managers.

• Ensure that Nutreco’s Code of Conduct for Business Partners is adopted by suppliers and address any gaps or risks in compliance.

• Work creatively with suppliers to engage them in Nutreco’s sustainability journey, aligning their goals with ours and helping them understand their impact on the supply chain.

• Identify environmental and social risks within the supply chain, including those of suppliers' suppliers, and collaborate with the sustainability team to address these risks.
   

Skills and Expertise

• Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Environmental Science Business Administration with a focus on sustainability or a related field.

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience leading sustainability improvement projects, preferably in the food/feed sector, agriculture, or aquaculture.

  • Fluency in English and effectively communicating and networking with business and stakeholders.

  • Soft skills like analytical strength, collaboration, adaptability, good communication ability able to build trust with internal teams and suppliers, an energetic proactive approach to problem solving.

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• Global Benefits:

  • A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.

  • Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme, and 30 vacation days with flexibility.

  • Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.

  • A flexible work environment with the option to work from home several days per week.
     

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Luisa Ligabo at +44 7796 937662. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.