Über diese Junior Sustainability Specialist Stelle bei Kardex
The role includes coordinating supplier sustainability assessments, customer ESG requests, and external sustainability ratings and questionnaires, as well as supporting the monitoring of human rights-related KPIs and disclosures. In addition, you will contribute to projects and initiatives related to responsible sourcing, working conditions, grievance mechanisms, and supply chain transparency, while supporting the continuous improvement of internal ESG processes and monitoring relevant regulatory developments.
You live in the Greater Lisbon area and would like to become part of Kardex Group's global Sustainability organization? We are looking for an early career candidate to join our newly established office near Parque das Nações / Oriente.
We hire for January 2027 in Lisbon.
Your tasks
Support the Sustainability Manager in implementing the company’s sustainability strategy, with a focus on human rights and procurement-related topics
Coordinate and manage supplier sustainability assessments and follow-ups
Contribute to the enhancement of internal guidance documents and policy papers
Support local entities in the continuous improvement of supply chain sustainability and human rights practices
Monitor, track, and report ESG KPIs with a focus on human rights and supply chain sustainability
Benchmark performance against peers, frameworks, and best practices, and participate in peer exchange to identify improvement opportunities
Promote sustainability awareness across the organization through training, workshops, and communication initiatives
Contribute to sustainability disclosures and reporting in line with regulatory requirements
Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders by supporting human rights due diligence processes and implementation of regulatory requirements
Handle and respond to customer ESG requests, sustainability questionnaires, and external ESG ratings and assessments
Monitor relevant human rights regulations and reporting requirements
Your profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability Management, Business Administration (with a focus on sustainability), Supply Chain Management, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Law, or a related field
Two years of relevant professional experience in human rights, responsible sourcing, or sustainability consulting within industrial and international business environments
Good understanding of human rights due diligence processes and related regulations and frameworks (e.g. DDTrO, UNGPs, OECD RBC Guidance, LkSG, CSDDD)
Experience with supplier sustainability assessments and ESG rating platforms (e.g. EcoVadis, CDP)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, translate complex topics into concise and structured content, and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
Excellent written and spoken English skills, German would be a big plus
We offer
Long-term prospects: Secure job in a fast-growing, international company with exciting development opportunities and interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environment
Valuable support: Great team spirit, extensive onboarding and a wide range of further training opportunities in our own academy
Noticeable added value: Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile work twice per week
Visible performance: attractive remuneration, company pension scheme
Attractive extras: corporate benefits, company and team events and free parking spaces
Ready to join? Apply now and start your journey with us!
Please send us your application written in English with a possible start date via our career page. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Hürsch on the telephone number +41 44 419 44 58.