Lead the implementation of environmental and social sustainability initiatives across global agricultural supply chains. Develop program objectives, KPIs, and implementation plans to drive measurable outcomes in areas like regenerative agriculture and human rights.
Your role
The best organic teas can only be as good as the people behind them.
To strengthen our team, we are offering the following permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) at Hamburg HQ or remotely, starting on January 1, 2027: Senior Manager Global Sustainability (m/f/x)
Your tasks
Lead the implementation of environmental and social sustainability initiatives across global agricultural supply chains.
Develop program objectives, KPIs, and implementation plans to deliver measurable sustainability outcomes.
Drive projects related to regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, water stewardship, climate resilience, and deforestation-free sourcing.
Lead initiatives supporting living income, living wages, labour rights, human rights due diligence, and gender equality.
Partner with Sourcing, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to embed sustainability priorities into business practices and supplier engagement.
Build and manage relationships with growers, suppliers, certification bodies, NGOs, research institutions, and industry partners.
Assess agricultural, climate, social, and supply chain risks and recommend strategies to strengthen long-term sourcing resilience.
Lead sustainability programmes from design and pilot phases through implementation, scale-up, governance, and reporting.
Translate programme outcomes, risks, and opportunities into recommendations for senior leadership.
What we expect
Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, International Development, Supply Chain Management, Land Management & Conservation, or related field required. Master's degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in sustainability, responsible sourcing, agricultural development, supply chain programmes, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-stakeholder programmes from strategy through implementation with accountability for measurable outcomes.
Experience and strong understanding of environmental and social sustainability topics within agricultural supply chains
Knowledge of sustainability regulations, certifications, regenerative agriculture, deforestation, human rights due diligence, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Results-oriented with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.
Strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus.
Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
International travel required, approximately 25% of working time.
Resume in English
What we offer
A varied and exciting range of responsibilities
Collaboration in the diverse and interdisciplinary day-to-day work of the Sustainability Team
One social day per year to give something back to the environment or society
Performance-related compensation package
Attractive additional benefits such as Deutschlandticket, bike leasing, and a corporate benefits program
Celebrating joint successes and having fun at company events
A multicultural and international working environment
Opportunity for mobile working, workation, and sabbatical
Workplace in Hamburg with fresh fruit, good coffee, and the best tea
Your application
We look forward to receiving your detailed and complete application documents including the following content:
CV in English
Earliest possible start date and notice period
Your salary expectations (gross annual salary)
Send your documents either by e-mail with the subject "SMGS" to career@yogiproducts.com or use the "Apply now" button.
In Germany and Europe, YOGI TEA GmbH has been the leading supplier of Ayurvedic herbal and spice teas from controlled organic cultivation for over 50 years. Our philosophy is: "Feel Good, Do Good", because only those who feel good can give good things back. An important part of our corporate philosophy is our involvement in social projects around the world.
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