Twinings Ovaltine
Sustainable Raw Materials Specialist
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Sustainable Raw Materials Specialist
Department: Social Impact & Sustainability Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Andover (or Poland) Application Deadline: 10 July 2026
About the Role
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Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values people and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.
We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.
Key Responsibilities
The Sustainable Raw Materials Specialist is a subject matter expert within the TwiningsOvo Social Impact & Sustainability team, responsible for leading the delivery and continuous improvement of responsible sourcing and sustainability initiatives across cocoa, herbs and other key natural raw materials.
The role supports building and strengthening sustainable supply chains for both Twinings and Ovaltine (Ovo) parts of the business. It works at the intersection of sustainability strategy and commercial sourcing, partnering closely with procurement, suppliers and external partners to:
- Manage social and environmental risks
- Embed sustainability considerations into sourcing decisions and supplier relationships
- Support implementation of due diligence processes
- Deliver measurable impact in line with Twinings Sourced with Care ambitions and regulations
Based in Andover (UK), this position is part of the TwiningsOvo Social Impact and Sustainability team, reporting to the Sustainability Transformation Lead (based in Switzerland).
Strategic Responsible Sourcing Delivery
- Play a key role in delivering sustainable sourcing and due diligence programmes across assigned raw material categories and origins.
- Translate TwiningsOvo sustainability commitments into practical, scalable actions within global supply chains.
- Collaborate closely with Procurement, guiding sourcing decisions, supplier selection, and long-term category strategies to meet sustainability objectives.
- Coordinate risk identification and mitigation related to human rights, environmental performance, and supply chain resilience.
- Conduct research related to sustainable raw material sourcing, including:
- Comparison of certifications
- Environmental impact of farm-level practices
- Human rights impacts
- Livelihood implications
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Supplier Engagement & Capability Building
- Engage with strategic suppliers, building long-term partnerships focused on continuous improvement.
- Conduct human rights and environmental due diligence processes, including:
- Supplier assessments
- Audits
- Remediation plans
- Ensure issues (social and environmental) are addressed effectively and sustainably.
- Support suppliers to strengthen management systems, farm-level practices, and social outcomes, working via partnerships and industry associations.
- Represent TwiningsOvo confidently with:
- Suppliers
- NGOs
- Industry groups
- Implementation partners
Remediation Programme Ownership
- Support the identification, design, impact implementation and monitoring of remediation programmes within sourcing regions.
- Align efforts with human and environmental due diligence expectations, leveraging potential industry collaboration.
- Ensure programmes are:
- Outcome-focused
- Evidence-based
- Continuously improved based on data and lessons learned
- Drive innovation in programme design to maximise impact and scalability.
Data, Reporting & Governance
- Contribute to internal and external ESG reporting, customer requirements, and public disclosures related to raw materials.
- Support compliance with:
- Internal policies
- Global standards
- Pertinent legislation (e.g., human rights due diligence frameworks).
- Use data and insights to inform decision-making, prioritisation and risk management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Internal Communication
- Support embedding sustainability into business processes, working with:
- Procurement
- Quality
- Legal
- Supply Chain
- Brand teams
- Contribute to internal communications, leadership updates, and external storytelling where relevant.
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Continuous Improvement & External Awareness
- Monitor emerging sustainability, human rights and environmental trends relevant to agricultural supply chains.
- Track competitor practices and customer expectations regarding sustainable raw materials.
- Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen Twinings’ approach, staying ahead of regulatory, consumer, and stakeholder expectations.
- Contribute to evolution of TwiningsOvo responsible sourcing strategies and policies.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in sustainability, environmental management, international development, agriculture, supply chain, or a related field.
- Experience in sustainability, ethical trade, or responsible sourcing within:
- FMCG
- Agriculture or
- Global supply chains.
- Strong understanding of agricultural raw material sourcing (preferably cocoa, herbs, or related industries).
- Proven experience working directly with suppliers in origin countries and managing complex sustainability challenges.
- Strong analytical capability, including experience in data management, assessments and reporting.
- Knowledge of applying sustainability principles within commercial and global supply chains.
- Experience designing or implementing social impact projects in sourcing regions.
- Familiarity with:
- Sustainability standards
- Certifications
- Human rights frameworks
- Experience supporting ESG disclosures and customer sustainability requirements.
- Additional useful languages:
- German | French
- Arabic | Turkish
- Serbo-Croatian | Albanian
Benefits
- Yearly bonus based on personal contribution and financial performance.
- Flexible working options.
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, plus the option to buy/sell holidays.
- Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre.
- Perkbox (employee discount scheme including high-street stores, media, travel, and leisure).
- Employer-matched pension scheme (up to 10% of your salary contribution).
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- SimplyHealth cash plan.
- Onsite staff shop and online staff discounts.
- Access to an Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme.
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning.
- ABF Network, promoting connection, collaboration, and growth across the ABF Group.
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