Responsible Sourcing Lead Sugar & Nuts (Temporary 9 months)

About the role 

The Responsible Sourcing Lead, Sugar and Nuts (Temporary 9 months) position is a key role within the Responsible Sourcing team, integrated into the Global Cocoa structure. The primary objective is to drive the development of sustainability, specifically focusing on the fourth pillar of the Forever Chocolate strategy, under the leadership of the Head of Responsible Sourcing. The scope of the position is global and spans multiple ingredients. The Responsible Sourcing Lead oversees the implementation of corporate targets across various ingredients that require a particular focus, ensuring alignment with the broader Sustainability structure.  

The Responsible Sourcing Lead contributes to sustainability strategy in collaboration with the sourcing desks and internal sustainability pillar leads. Additionally, the role involves coordinating diverse stakeholders to ensure the achievement of group objectives. Apart from this, the Responsible Sourcing Lead engages with suppliers, auditing companies, customers, certification bodies, producer organizations, cooperatives, NGOs, associations, and international organizations partnered with BC. 

The role is temporary 9 months (March 1st to November 30th, 2026) 

Key responsibilities include 

• Lead and define the approach and set of activities deemed necessary to achieve BC sustainability targets based on the guiding principles and overall framework received by the other sustainability pillars  

• Regular participation in the Responsible Sourcing Team to achieve milestones related to the fourth target on Sustainable Ingredients  

• Align and internally coordinate with the other sustainability pillars on strategic guidelines, with a strong focus on Human Rights  

• Provide day-to-day support in the execution of strategic supplier programs, industry initiatives and other collaboration groups related to Forever Chocolate targets, including human rights, climate, and traceability  

• Weekly reporting to Head of Responsible Sourcing and regular reporting to VP Sustainability, ESG and Traceability.  

• Conduct frequent follow-up meetings with relevant supply chain stakeholders related to the ingredients in scope.  

• Collaborate annually on the Forever Chocolate progress report covering the topics listed above.  

About you 

• Master of Business Administration and Executive Education in Sustainable Management.  

• 5-8 years of experience in project management, sustainability or agricultural commodity management and supply chains 

• Deep understanding of social topics (child labor, migrant labor, community approaches, human rights) and environmental topics (water footprint, agricultural practices, GHG).  

• Expertise in sugar and nut products with deep product knowledge and understanding of market dynamics and their sustainability context 

• P&L responsibility, performance management of projects and standard operations, achieving business objectives and supporting M&E, customer relations and R&D.  

• Experience in commodity trading, supply chain and logistics.  

• Experience in multi-stakeholder management, community systems and public-private partnerships.  

• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication and inclusive leadership.  

• Fluent in English. Any other language such as French, Spanish or German an additional asset 

• Project management of origin-based programs across the ingredients and regions in scope.  

• Ability to develop relationships with all stakeholders, from colleagues and customers to local farmers and international organizations  

• Ability to communicate effectively, adapting to each audience.  

• Problem-solving. Addressing complex challenges through initiative and critical thinking.  

• High ethical standards, strongly committed to creating meaningful impact.  

• Ability to work in diverse, digital, and dynamic teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.  

• Adaptability and active listening. Open to new ideas and approaches.