About this role
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 balanceModern, newly renovated, sustainable office with parking space and bicycle storage area in the heart of BudapestSupportive, diverse and highly skilled communityAbility to really make a difference and build new processes from scratch, you can participate in the formation and shape of the BSC processesKOSTAL is a dynamically developing company, an independent, family-run business which provides much flexibilityYou can enjoy our value-oriented work culture: we are down-to-earth, appreciative, inspiring and innovative