Position summary

DöhlerGroup (through its SVZ business, a 150-year-old agro-supply-chain operation providing fruit and vegetable ingredients to food and beverage manufacturers) is hiring a Sustainability Specialist for its Breda location on a one-year fixed-term basis. The role implements sustainability standards and procedures at farm level and drives environmental efforts in energy, water and waste footprint reduction across production sites, working closely with the agronomy team, plant managers and colleagues in Poland, Belgium and Spain.

Why this role matters

Sustainability is central to the business across its agro-supply chain. The role supports carbon accounting, sustainable sourcing and reporting while embedding sustainable procurement practices throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Support carbon accounting and reporting by assisting the Sustainability Manager with carbon accounting, data analysis and EcoVadis reporting.
• Lead sustainable sourcing reporting through the annual reporting of sustainable sourcing volumes.
• Advance human rights and labour conditions improvements across the supply chain.
• Research sustainable procurement best practices and certificates to embed throughout the business.
• Engage external stakeholders such as customers and NGOs on sustainable sourcing topics (biodiversity, soil health, social conditions of workers).
• Support sustainable packaging by identifying opportunities to meet PPWR milestones.

Team and stakeholders

The role reports to the Sustainability Manager in Breda and works with the agronomy team, plant managers and colleagues in Poland, Belgium and Spain, as well as external customers and NGOs.

Key details

• One-year fixed-term position based in Breda, Netherlands.
• International working environment across multiple sites and cultures, with a competitive employment package.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree, for instance in sustainability, agriculture or a technical field.
• 1-2 years of proven experience in auditing or compliance reporting.
• Experience in the fruit and vegetable cultivation industry is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of soil health practices, procurement management and/or human rights policies is a strong plus.
• Knowledge and experience in project management and/or data analysis.
• Fluent English (verbal and written); Polish, Spanish or Dutch is a strong plus.
• A proactive, self-directed approach with an internal drive for sustainability and sustainable cultivation.