Proforest
Deputy Director, Responsible Sourcing
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Lead the Future of Responsible Sourcing at Proforest
Are you an experienced leader in sustainable agriculture and forestry supply chains looking to make a real difference?
At Proforest, we're looking for a senior expert to help shape the future of responsible sourcing. You'll work with some of the world's leading food and consumer goods companies, helping them tackle challenges linked to forests, biodiversity, water, climate and sustainable production.
This role is ideal for someone with deep technical knowledge, strong stakeholder relationships and a passion for supporting others to grow and succeed.
🌱 About Proforest
Proforest is a purpose-driven organisation working with businesses, governments and civil society to create agricultural and forestry supply chains that benefit People, Nature and Climate.
Our clients include organisations such as Nestlé, PepsiCo, Mars, The Coca-Cola Company and Cargill, alongside regional companies around the world.
🚀 What You'll Do
- Lead large, international responsible sourcing programmes
- Advise senior leaders on sustainability strategies and implementation
- Build trusted partnerships with global clients and industry stakeholders
- Drive innovation in responsible sourcing approaches
- Represent Proforest in industry forums and collaborative initiatives
- Coach and develop talented teams across regions and disciplines
- Help strengthen our expertise in areas such as forest conservation, restoration, biodiversity and water stewardship
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👤 About You
We're looking for someone who brings:
- 15+ years' experience working in responsible sourcing, sustainability consulting, FMCG or agricultural supply chains
- Strong expertise in nature-related sustainability topics, such as forests, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture or water stewardship
- Experience leading complex international projects
- Confidence influencing senior decision-makers
- A people-focused leadership style that helps others thrive
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
⭐ Bonus If You Have
- Experience in human rights, livelihoods or climate programmes
- Knowledge of European agricultural supply chains
- Additional language skills, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Bahasa or Mandarin
- Experience participating in industry collaborations or multi-stakeholder initiatives
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What We Offer
- Up to 8% pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Learning and development opportunities
- Life insurance and income protection
- International collaboration and regular team gatherings
📍 Location
Oxford, UK 🇬🇧 or Leiden, Netherlands 🇳🇱
💰 Salary UK: £75,000-£82,000
📅 Closing Date: 18th August
🤝 Flexible Hybrid Working
We work on a hybrid basis and encourage regular office collaboration while supporting flexibility and individual circumstances.
🌎 Join Us
If you're passionate about creating more sustainable agricultural supply chains and want to help shape practical solutions with global impact, we'd love to hear from you.
At Proforest, we're committed to building an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
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