Senior Cocoa Sustainability Manager – Global Program Operations (100%), Horgen District

Social network you want to login/join with: Senior Cocoa Sustainability Manager – Global Program Operations (100%), Horgen District Client: Location: Job Category: Other Job Reference: de5479b8ad90 Job Views: 4 Posted: 03.03.2025 Expiry Date: 17.04.2025 Job Description: Lindt & Sprüngli (International) AG is looking for a Senior Cocoa Sustainability Manager – Global Program Operations to join the Group Sustainability team in the company’s headquarters in Kilchberg, Switzerland. This role will be part of Lindt & Sprüngli’s global cocoa sustainability team and report to the Head of Cocoa Sustainability. The Senior Cocoa Sustainability Manager will lead Program operations and oversee the Farming Program contracting and implementation with cocoa suppliers and third parties in different cocoa origins. This includes closely collaborating with all the different stakeholders involved, proposal development and implementation oversight, supplier management, financial management, project management, etc. This role will have the responsibility to manage and build the Lindt & Sprüngli origin teams. Furthermore, the person will operate as the cocoa agronomy and sustainable farming lead and define our requirements and approaches regarding cocoa farming. This exciting position will play a key role in bringing the Farming Program implementation to the next level and ensuring farm services are delivered efficiently and effectively. IN THIS ROLE, YOUR MAIN TASKS WILL BE TO: Consolidate the Farming Program implementation strategy . Support the development of program requirements/specifications and templates used in operations. Line manage and build Lindt & Sprüngli origin teams . Coordinate proposal development and lead negotiation and contracting with cocoa suppliers and third parties. Closely collaborate with the HQ team\’s internal experts (climate & biodiversity, MEL, social impact & human rights) to understand and set priorities, translate priorities into requirements for suppliers, and ensure coherent implementation of the different strategies in the field. Oversee Program execution and ensure efficient and effective implementation through collaboration, alignment between HQ and field teams, and regular field visits. Manage supplier performance and relationships , be involved in key supplier meetings to share learnings, assure quality and ensure alignment between suppliers and Lindt & Sprüngli teams. Financial management and transparency : Contract administration, support budget planning, and oversee payment of invoices in line with cocoa volumes. Topic lead agronomy and sustainable farming : define strategies and approaches to activities related to agronomy topics, including training & coaching, pruning and other farm services. Collaborate with external parties to work and exchange on pre-competitive topics. YOUR PROFILE: Master’s degree in agronomy or business preferred. 10+ years experience in program operations management, ideally with a corporate background. Experience in food & agriculture or consumer goods and supplier management preferred. Strong commitment to and passion for advancing environmental topics in global value chains. Negotiation skills and ability to lead discussions with suppliers and service providers. Strong people management and communication skills. Awareness of challenges of sustainability data monitoring, verification, and reporting of sustainability is a plus. Excellent project management and planning skills. Fluent spoken and written English and French. Readiness to travel to cocoa origins globally (up to 40% of your time). Lindt & Sprüngli offers a challenging and entrepreneurial position in an international and dynamic environment. If you are interested and have the relevant skill set, please submit your cover letter and CV online to Lindt & Sprüngli, Sophie Hippe, Group HR. #J-18808-Ljbffr