Supply Chain Sustainability Specialist

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. 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.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