Sustainable Procurement Specialist

Location: Ebikon, Lucerne, Switzerland
Job ID: 79042

We Elevate... You

Join Schindler and help us elevate our world: Use your skills to allow megacities to grow. With our elevators and escalators, we keep the urban world moving.

Since 1874, Schindler has been a Citymaker with a proud reputation for elevating not only buildings but the well-being of everyone who lives and works in them. People, passion, and innovation are the pillars of our success.

Schindler is one of the world's leading suppliers of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. We employ talented individuals in over 100 countries worldwide to design, develop, install, maintain, and modernize the mobility systems that keep the world's urban population on the move. We offer a dynamic, forward-looking work environment that enables our employees to innovate and excel in their chosen fields.

Sustainable Procurement Specialist (m/f/d) 80-100%

As part of the Sustainability Transformation team, you will play a pivotal role in executing our sustainability strategy. You will be responsible for defining and implementing sustainable procurement practices jointly with our procurement team.

• Developing and implementing the global sustainable procurement strategy, aligning with corporate sustainability goals.
• Leading sustainable procurement initiatives and driving cross-functional efforts toward environmental and social goals.
• Shaping, monitoring, and reporting on strategic KPIs, providing insights and recommendations on sustainability progress.
• Driving stakeholder engagement and change management to adopt sustainable sourcing practices.
• Analysing and enhancing procurement data to identify opportunities for sustainable sourcing.
• Engaging with suppliers to improve environmental and social performance, including CO2 reduction programs.
• Managing environmental and social aspects of supplier due diligence for regulatory requirements.
• Preparing inputs for non-financial disclosures and ratings.
• Developing and providing training to build sustainability capabilities within the procurement community.

You are an open-minded, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Your creativity, independence, and adaptability make you a strong asset in diverse and dynamic environments, and your cultural sensitivity, attention to detail, and ability to collaborate and influence across all levels allow you to excel in an international matrix organization.

• Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, business management, or similar.
• Several years of proven experience in sustainable procurement, in a similar position, or in a consulting role.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., TCFD, CSRD / ESRS, CSDDD, CDP), sustainability reporting standards, sustainability reporting tools, and technology.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a global environment.
• Proficiency in English, German advanced level.

You will get immediate access to a variety of benefits by working for a TOP employer:

• We offer a position in a future-oriented industry with a diverse product range as well as attractive and performance-related remuneration.
• Development opportunities: You will start with a job-specific onboarding program and will be supported by us through technical and soft skills development programs.
• Work-life balance: We support you in managing your professional and personal life through flexible working hours.
• Corporate benefits: You will have the opportunity to benefit from attractive employee discounts.
• Diversity: We promote and foster a culture of diversity.