Job opportunity

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• You will collaborate closely with various business functions in order to develop and implement a comprehensive sustainability strategy, targets, governance and roadmaps
• You will represent Lenzing on various platforms, including forums and multi-stakeholder initiatives, both nationally and internationally
• You will maintain vital connections and communicate to  business partners such as customers, ensuring they are well-informed about our sustainable fiber products and sustainability goals, and progress to position Lenzing as preferred supplier
• You will identify the needs of key stakeholders and the general sustainability landscape to ensure Lenzing is progressing and taking advantage of key opportunities
• You will ensure Lenzing is future-fit by supporting cross-functional implementation; making progress to fulfill key regulations; and leading & supporting strategic projects such as Taxonomy, ESG risks
• You will take the lead in engaging with non-governmental organization initiatives and other projects tailored to specific stakeholder interests
• Your support will extend to the Corporate Sustainability Team, where you will actively contribute to other topics such as the Sustainability Report, brand claims and sustainability stories

Your ideal profile

• You have completed a University education in Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Management, Sciences, Engineering or a similar field
• You have at least 5-7 years' work experience in Sustainability within a chemical or manufacturing company, ideally with experience in the textile or nonwovens industry or adjacent industries
• You have experience in collaborating with several business functions and management within a large international organization
• You have leadership and project management skills and the ability to engage stakeholders
• You have strong presentation skills and are confident in public speaking
• You are able to influence others without direct authority
• You understand and can facilitate change-making in a business context
• You are business fluent in English and German

Our benefits

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part-time options
• In-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic-certified warm meals focussing on regional products
• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more
• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad
• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter