Remote-friendly Sustainability Transformation Lead, Supply Chain

ALDI; Atherstone; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance after 4 yrs

Company sick pay scheme

Maternity/adoption leave and paternity

Long service rewards

MyBenefits access (discounts, gym, etc

Free 24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

Aldi is seeking a Specialist for Sustainability Supply Chain Transformation to drive non-financial KPI projects across GB/IE. You will partner with Buying stakeholders to embed sustainability in commodity strategies and supplier engagement, balancing cost leadership with system-wide impact.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, including NGOs, to deliver outcomes, manage budgeting, and ensure compliant, value-driven project delivery across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within sustainability.
• Project management experience.
• Experience of working with NGOs and MSIs.
• Experience with certification schemes, evidence of schemes (certificates) and license fee payments.
• Financial planning.
• Strong and confident communicator.
• Autonomous worker.
• Experience with stakeholder management across multiple disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A strong level of resilience and the ability to operate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Aldi's new sustainability strategy for non-financial targets through sustainable supply chain transformation projects.
• Support the Sustainable Supply Chain Transformation Manager with proposing, implementing, and delivering projects for GB/IE Non-Financial KPIs.
• Work with relevant Buying stakeholders to drive systemic change in selected commodities and supply chain areas.
• Lead national internal implementation of commodity strategies, policies, and processes, customised for country-specific partnerships.
• Identify and progress multi-stakeholder initiatives that improve sustainability outcomes and supply chain resilience.
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders, including NGOs and MSIs, to deliver agreed project outcomes.
• Deliver project impact beyond Aldi through pre-competitive collaboration and advocacy for higher sustainability standards.
• Coordinate closely with the New Sustainability Strategy Business Integration team to avoid duplication of effort and ensure clear communication channels.
• Integrate project identification into the Buying cycle by using Aldi Buying tendering processes.
• Use Aldi product and supplier approval systems to advance sustainability via certification management and supplier engagement.
• Manage supplier engagement activities to drive progress and continuous improvement.
• Ensure strong project organisation, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Work autonomously with the ability to flex between topics and specialisms.
• Balance sustainability delivery with commercial acumen, supporting Aldi's cost leadership requirements.
• Maintain awareness of current sustainability legislation and assess implications for Aldi.
• Support financial planning for projects, including budgeting and cost/impact considerations.

Job description

Aldi is seeking a Specialist for Sustainability Supply Chain Transformation to drive non-financial KPI projects across GB/IE. You will partner with Buying stakeholders to embed sustainability in commodity strategies and supplier engagement, balancing cost leadership with system-wide impact.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external partners, including NGOs, to deliver outcomes, manage budgeting, and ensure compliant, value-driven project delivery across the supply chain.