Sourcing Hub Director

About the position

Would you like to join a global organization working to advance sustainable land management and responsible supply chains? Do you want to lead the development of a strategic, data-driven platform that supports sustainability decision-making and drives impact across global supply chains? If so, the Sourcing Hub Director role could be the ideal opportunity for you. What you can expect: As a Sourcing Hub Director, you will lead the development and delivery of Preferred by Nature’s Sourcing Hub—a strategic initiative that brings together risk assessments, benchmarking, and digital tools to support advisory, certification, and project work. You will work across divisions and with external stakeholders to ensure the Sourcing Hub delivers high-quality, practical, and scalable solutions that support responsible sourcing and sustainability commitments. Working with us is never routine so in the first year, you can expect the following areas to be central to your work. Leading the strategic direction, governance, and development roadmap of the Sourcing Hub Coordinating the development of risk assessments and benchmarking frameworks to support sustainability services Driving the development and continuous improvement of the Sourcing Hub platform in collaboration with Data & Technology teams Ensuring strong cross-divisional collaboration and alignment across Advisory, Certification, and Projects Supporting fundraising efforts and contributing to external positioning and partnerships Managing and supporting a small team, ensuring high-quality delivery and effective coordination Your first year with us: Within three months, you will: Build a strong understanding of Preferred by Nature’s mission, structure, services, and key stakeholders across Advisory, Certification, Projects, and Data & Technology. Establish governance and ways of working, including setting up a Sourcing Hub reference group and clarifying roles, decision-making, and coordination mechanisms Review existing risk assessments, benchmarks, and platform status to identify gaps and define a prioritized 6–12 month roadmap with clear ownership Within six months, you will: Deliver priority risk assessments and benchmarking outputs, ensuring quality, consistency, and usability across organizational services Implement standardized methodologies and quality assurance processes for risk assessment and benchmarking Drive platform improvements (usability, structure, integration) and strengthen cross-division collaboration and engagement Within one year, you will: Expand Sourcing Hub coverage (countries, commodities, benchmarks) aligned with organizational priorities and stakeholder needs Embed the Sourcing Hub into Advisory, Certification, and Project workflows to ensure consistent use and value creation Support fundraising and external positioning, contributing to partnerships and recognition of the Hub as a credible sustainability platform Important that you: Have relevant higher education in sustainability, environmental governance, international development, economics, law, data analysis, or a related field Bring experience in sustainability-related areas such as risk assessment, benchmarking, certification systems, or regulatory analysis Have strong experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and coordinating multiple stakeholders Demonstrate strategic thinking combined with a hands-on and pragmatic approach to implementation Have experience working with digital platforms, data-driven tools, or product development processes Possess strong communication skills and the ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders Are comfortable working independently while collaborating across global teams Would also be great, but not necessary, if you: Experience with AI-supported tools or data visualization platforms Experience in fundraising, proposal development, or donor engagement Experience working in an international or NGO environment If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! What Sets Us Apart: Global work culture High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home. An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role. Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment Annual vacation leave in accordance with country-specific legislation How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (in English), including salary expectations by 17th April 2026 via the application form below. Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period. Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

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