Sustainability engineer Jobs in Ober-Ramstadt

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your Role :

Join the sustainability team at Surface Solutions as a Global Sustainability Manager. In this pivotal role, you will ensure supply chain traceability and transparency in compliance with German and EU laws, as well as align with customer expectations for our product portfolio. You will translate customer requirements and sustainability legislation into actionable business unit targets while managing and communicating customer expectations based on a deep understanding of our strategy and strengths.

As the focal point for partnerships with consortia, NGOs, and relevant companies, you will have the end-to-end responsibility for data collection / provision from suppliers to our customers and for transparency in the supply chain.

Collaborating closely with procurement, you will trace sensitive supply chains back to their origins, enhancing transparency and compliance. Your efforts will include supporting suppliers in meeting legal obligations and leading mitigation task forces when necessary.

By defining and trending meaningful KPIs, you will facilitate the achievement of our sustainability objectives within a global team dedicated to Product Compliance, Sustainability, and Quality Oversight.

Who You Are :

• Master's degree (or higher) in chemistry, natural science, engineering, environment, or sustainability.
• Over five years of experience in sustainability-related roles with a strong understanding of sustainability processes.
• Proven ability to manage projects in a matrix environment and collaborate cross-functionally on a global scale.
• Excellent analytical skills, process-oriented thinking, and a solution-focused mindset.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills in English and German.
• High customer focus, self-motivated, with a passion for networking.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Enthusiasm for sustainability and a commitment to driving change within the supply chain.

Location :

Preferred location of this position is our headquarter in Darmstadt, but it can also be located at any other location or even remote with travel required to meet with key partners.

The Surface Solutions business unit, a mid-sized multinational leader in the pigments industry, is subject to a planned divestment to the company Global New Materials International (GNMI), headquartered in China, as of August 1st, 2025. This role will be part of the divestment.

What we offer :

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!