Junior Sustainability Specialist focus Human Rights

As Junior Sustainability Specialist you will support the implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy with a particular focus on human rights due diligence and procurement-related ESG topics. You will work closely with local procurement and cross-functional stakeholders to integrate sustainability requirements into supplier management and sourcing processes.

The role includes coordinating supplier sustainability assessments, customer ESG requests, and external sustainability ratings and questionnaires, as well as supporting the monitoring of human rights-related KPIs and disclosures. In addition, you will contribute to projects and initiatives related to responsible sourcing, working conditions, grievance mechanisms, and supply chain transparency, while supporting the continuous improvement of internal ESG processes and monitoring relevant regulatory developments.

You live in the Greater Lisbon area and would like to become part of Kardex Group's global Sustainability organization? We are looking for an early career candidate to join our newly established office near Parque das Nações / Oriente.

We hire for January 2027 in Lisbon.

Your tasks

Support the Sustainability Manager in implementing the company’s sustainability strategy, with a focus on human rights and procurement-related topics

Coordinate and manage supplier sustainability assessments and follow-ups

Contribute to the enhancement of internal guidance documents and policy papers

Support local entities in the continuous improvement of supply chain sustainability and human rights practices

Monitor, track, and report ESG KPIs with a focus on human rights and supply chain sustainability

Benchmark performance against peers, frameworks, and best practices, and participate in peer exchange to identify improvement opportunities

Promote sustainability awareness across the organization through training, workshops, and communication initiatives

Contribute to sustainability disclosures and reporting in line with regulatory requirements

Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders by supporting human rights due diligence processes and implementation of regulatory requirements

Handle and respond to customer ESG requests, sustainability questionnaires, and external ESG ratings and assessments

Monitor relevant human rights regulations and reporting requirements

Your profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability Management, Business Administration (with a focus on sustainability), Supply Chain Management, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Law, or a related field

Two years of relevant professional experience in human rights, responsible sourcing, or sustainability consulting within industrial and international business environments

Good understanding of human rights due diligence processes and related regulations and frameworks ( e.g. DDTrO , UNGPs, OECD RBC Guidance, LkSG , CSDDD)

Experience with supplier sustainability assessments and ESG rating platforms ( e.g. EcoVadis , CDP)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, translate complex topics into concise and structured content, and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

Excellent written and spoken English skills, German would be a big plus

We offer

Long-term prospects: Secure job in a fast-growing, international company with exciting development opportunities and interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environment

Valuable support: Great team spirit, extensive onboarding and a wide range of further training opportunities in our own academy

Noticeable added value: Flexible working hours with the possibility of mobile work twice per week

Visible performance: attractive remuneration, company pension scheme

Attractive extras: corporate benefits, company and team events and free parking spaces

Ready to join? Apply now and start your journey with us!

Please send us your application written in English with a possible start date via our career page. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Patricia Hürsch on the telephone number +41 44 419 44 58.