East Responsible Sourcing Manager

Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Responsible Sourcing Lead to join our East Sustainability team at Kraft Heinz. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving our responsible sourcing strategy, with a focus on human rights .
This role will be based in Egypt and will be accountable for the responsible sourcing of key priority commodities across the East region, which includes Turkey , Russia, Eastern Europe, Egypt, and Poland. The role will focus on on - the - ground execution of human rights programs and policies across the full value chain of K raft H einz key commodities and from farm to table.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of human rights sourcing strategies across all east regions, aligned with global regulations such as CS3D, Modern Slavery Acts, and voluntary frameworks.

• Engage externally with NGOs and government in partnership with Government Affairs team to conduct assessments, audits, and execute remediation programs where necessary.

• Conduct risk assessments and review audits/certifications to identify potential human rights issues in our supply chain .

• Conduct risk mapping, zoning, and supplier segmentation across key commodities and sourcing regions in the East region to prioritize actions in high-risk geographies .

• Collaborate directly with suppliers & growers to implement all required audits, reports and remediation efforts when needed , including site (factory , farm, upstream sites) visits.

• Partner with procurement and the legal team to embed responsible sourcing clauses and compliance requirements in supplier contracts.

• Report all internal and external KPI data to the global sustainability team

• Navigate complex legislative and regulatory landscapes across the East region to enable informed business decisions and maximize social impact.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including NGOs, suppliers, and industry associations, staying informed about emerging issues and best practices.

• Develop and maintain industry relationships with other brands to drive collective action via coalitions, in collaboration with government affairs.

• Provide training and capacity-building programs for suppliers and internal stakeholders on responsible sourcing requirements and best practices.

• Coordinate with and enable relevant teams to deliver the Kraft Heinz Responsible Sourcing commitments in alignment with evolving priorities within the Global Sustainability Strategy.

• Contribute to continuous improvement in positive procurement, value creation, internal and external engagement, innovation, supplier collaboration, third-party partnerships, and internal collaboration.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, sustainability, human rights, political science or cross-functional senior stakeholder roles.

• Strong ability to provide practical solutions for due diligence, risk prevention, remediation, and to translate complex concepts into actionable plans.

• Sustainability professional with strong program management and senior stakeholder management skills.

• Strong collaboration skills with procurement teams to integrate responsible sourcing principles into purchasing decisions and contracts.

• Good knowledge of FMCG and procurement sustainability, including processes, tools, and competencies.

• Experience working across international markets and cultures, ideally within the East region.

• Familiarity with ESG reporting, NGO landscape, global legislation, industry trends, and consumer trends relevant to responsible sourcing.

• Ability to develop initiatives that support the company and procurement strategy.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and listening skills in both English and Arabic.

• Strong organizational agility and ability to navigate formal and informal channels.

• Proven ability to build trust and effective business relationships.

• Strong analytical, deductive reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to clearly articulate multiple perspectives and project their impacts into the future.

Location(s)
El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.