Shape responsible sourcing on a global scale. As our Procurement Risk & Sustainability Manager (m/f/d) you will take a key role in strengthening supplier resilience, advancing sustainability, and ensuring responsible sourcing across our global procurement organization.  

From ESG compliance and due diligence to supplier risk management, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a highly international environment.  

Join us for this full-time (38hrs/week), 14-month opportunity (maternity leave replacement) at KWS Berlin GmbH and bring your expertise to a role where your contribution can make a real difference. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Own and develop the global Source-to-Pay / external posting: procurement sustainability and third-party risk framework
• Lead supplier due diligence, ESG assessments, audits, and risk monitoring activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant supply chain due diligence regulations
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, compliance, sustainability, HSE, finance, and IT stakeholders
• Maintain risk dashboards, heat maps, and reporting for senior management
• Drive continuous improvement of risk management processes, tools, and supplier standards
• Lead training initiatives and support change management activities related to sustainability and risk programs 

Requirements: 

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
• Several years of experience in supply chain, procurement, risk management, compliance, or sustainability
• Strong knowledge of ESG, supplier due diligence, risk assessment methodologies, and international supply chain regulations and frameworks (e.g., LkSG, CSDDD)
• Experience with SAP, SRM systems, and data analysis/reporting tools
• Proven project management and stakeholder management skills in global organizations
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate risk insights into actionable business decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across functions and cultures
• Fluent English; German or additional languages are an advantage 

Our Offer:

• Interesting and varied job in a diverse international environment with the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas
• As a family business, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence; this culture is lived in practice and ensures an open and friendly working atmosphere from day one
• Excellent work equipment and free car and bicycle parking spaces in our modern office in the heart of Berlin-Schöneberg
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: capital-forming benefits, Christmas and holiday pay, childcare allowance, 30d holidays, flexible working hours, holiday and Christmas bonuses, company pension scheme, JobRad and/or Jobticket
• True to our motto "Make yourself grow", we support the professional and personal development of our employees
   

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