Sustainable Sourcing Specialist

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

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Position Summary

As a Sustainable Sourcing Specialist, you’ll activate Nestlé sustainable sourcing framework within the Nestlé Purina North America business to deliver on Nestlé’s sustainable sourcing ESG requirements for seafood and human rights goals in seafood supply chains. Working collaboratively with procurement teams and key suppliers to monitor, track, and report advancements in traceability of raw materials, human rights, fisheries health, codes of conduct, and other critical areas – this implementation will take place across all fish and seafood ingredients purchases by Nestlé Purina North America, Purina Europe, Purina South & Latin Americas, and Nestlé Global procurement teams.

Lead the implementation of Nestlé’s Seafood ESG Guidelines
Lead the implementation of Nestlé’s Seafood Human Rights Issues Action Plans
Connect internally with various departments on topics related to sustainability and human rights efforts and progress
Serve as the primary contact externally for stakeholders on human rights topics related to Nestlé’s standards and commitments
Engage in internal and external communication opportunities to raise awareness of Nestlé Purina’s sustainability actions and progress goals to demonstrate Purina’s commitment to sustainability and while building credibility with stakeholders
Contribute to the development and management of the Sustainability Stakeholder Strategy providing insights gained from external engagement related to your work in order to help guide the company forward on stakeholder engagement
Report progress annually to local and global teams
Assist with other Purina sustainability initiatives assigned by the VP of Sustainable Sourcing

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental (Preferably in Aquatic Science, Nature Conservation, or Environmental Sustainability); Master’s degree preferred
5+ years working in or closely with the seafood sector or seafood supply chains preferred

Requisition ID

162424

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

As a Sustainable Sourcing Specialist, you’ll activate Nestlé sustainable sourcing framework within the Nestlé Purina North America business to deliver on Nestlé’s sustainable sourcing ESG requirements for seafood and human rights goals in seafood supply chains. Working collaboratively with procurement teams and key suppliers to monitor, track, and report advancements in traceability of raw materials, human rights, fisheries health, codes of conduct, and other critical areas – this implementation will take place across all fish and seafood ingredients purchases by Nestlé Purina North America, Purina Europe, Purina South & Latin Americas, and Nestlé Global procurement teams.

Lead the implementation of Nestlé’s Seafood ESG Guidelines
Lead the implementation of Nestlé’s Seafood Human Rights Issues Action Plans
Connect internally with various departments on topics related to sustainability and human rights efforts and progress
Serve as the primary contact externally for stakeholders on human rights topics related to Nestlé’s standards and commitments
Engage in internal and external communication opportunities to raise awareness of Nestlé Purina’s sustainability actions and progress goals to demonstrate Purina’s commitment to sustainability and while building credibility with stakeholders
Contribute to the development and management of the Sustainability Stakeholder Strategy providing insights gained from external engagement related to your work in order to help guide the company forward on stakeholder engagement
Report progress annually to local and global teams
Assist with other Purina sustainability initiatives assigned by the VP of Sustainable Sourcing

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental (Preferably in Aquatic Science, Nature Conservation, or Environmental Sustainability); Master’s degree preferred
5+ years working in or closely with the seafood sector or seafood supply chains preferred

Requisition ID

162424

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

St. Louis, MO, US, 63102