Alternance - Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Specialist

IFF; Grasse; Sur place; EUR 13 000 - 20 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Onsite role in Grasse

Travel opportunities

Hands-on sustainability experience

Résumé du poste

IFF's Grasse-based Sustainability team is seeking a Master's student for a hands‑on internship focused on responsible sourcing and supplier engagement. You will gain experience with certification programs, supplier engagement, and global sustainable supply chains in a concrete, field‑based environment.

The role is onsite in Grasse with opportunities for travel within strategic sourcing regions and exposure to global sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sustainability or related field required or currently pursued.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills crucial for project management.
• Excellent communication in multicultural settings.

Responsabilités

• Support rollout of due diligence strategies across natural ingredient supply chains.
• Develop capacity-building programs and training materials for suppliers.
• Design monitoring systems and KPIs to track progress and impact.
• Conduct field visits and engage with suppliers, auditors and partners.
• Assist in operational implementation of certification programs.

Formation

Master's degree (Bac+5) in Sustainability or related field

Description du poste

Job Summary

Are you passionate about sustainability and curious about how responsible sourcing can create a positive impact across global natural ingredient supply chains?

Join IFF's Sustainability team in Grasse and help shape the future of responsible sourcing while gaining hands‑on experience with suppliers, certification programs, and sustainability initiatives around the world.

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. Through innovation, science, and collaboration, we help create products that make everyday life better while advancing sustainability across our value chains.

Based in Grasse, France , this position reports to the Responsible Sourcing Manager, Natural Ingredients and supports the Sustainability team in driving responsible sourcing initiatives across strategic natural ingredient supply chains.

This opportunity is designed for a Master's student (Bac+5) seeking a gap year ("année de césure") and looking to gain hands‑on experience in sustainable sourcing, certification programs, supplier engagement, and responsible supply chain management within a global organization.

The role is fully based onsite in Grasse and includes opportunities for travel within strategic sourcing regions.

Where You'll Make a Difference

As part of the Sustainability team, you will contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives while developing practical experience in responsible sourcing and supplier engagement.

You will:

• Support the rollout of source-level due diligence strategies across strategic natural ingredients supply chains: Contribute to the implementation of certification standards such as For Life, Fair for Life, FairWild, and UEBT, as well as third‑party assessments with selected suppliers.


• Develop tailored capacity‑building programs, training materials, and responsible sourcing tools for suppliers and internal stakeholders.


• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and KPIs to track progress and impact at source.


• Conduct field visits across strategic naturals supply chains, including diagnostics, pre‑assessments, and engagement with suppliers, auditors, and local partners.


• Support the operational implementation of certification programs with key internal stakeholders.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Master's degree (Bac+5) or currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sustainability, Agronomy, Environmental Sciences, International Development, Human Rights, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.


• Seeking an alternance or gap-year experience ("année de césure") to apply academic knowledge in a business environment.


• Strong interest in sustainability, responsible sourcing, ESG topics and agricultural value chains.


• Previous exposure through internships, academic projects, volunteer experiences or fieldwork in sustainability, agriculture, rural development or supply chain‑related topics is a plus.


• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively in multicultural environments.


• Curious, proactive and eager to learn within an international and collaborative setting.


• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.

Why Choose Us?

At IFF, you'll have the opportunity to work on sustainability challenges that have a direct impact on global natural ingredient supply chains.

We offer:

• Hands‑on experience in responsible sourcing and sustainability within a global industry leader.


• Exposure to internationally recognized certification and sustainability frameworks.


• Opportunities to participate in supplier engagement initiatives and field assessments.


• Collaboration with experienced sustainability professionals and cross‑functional teams.


• A multicultural and purpose‑driven work environment.


• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.


• Health and wellbeing benefits in line with local policies.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.

We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.

We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more