Manager Tropical Oils Sustainability – Bunge – Zaandam

Bunge; Zaandam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bunge seeks a Manager Tropical Oils to lead the implementation of our NDPE sustainability strategy across Europe, collaborating with sourcing teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure responsible, traceable palm and coconut oil supply chains. The role is based in Zaandam, Netherlands, with a focus on deforestation-free performance.

You will drive due diligence, data reporting, and stakeholder engagement, leveraging ArcGIS Pro for spatial analyses and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Business Management, Forestry, Earth Sciences, Sustainability, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in sustainability, responsible sourcing, supply chain management or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of sustainable supply chains, traceability systems, and responsible sourcing principles.
• Proficiency in GIS tools, with hands-on experience using ArcGIS Pro for spatial analysis, mapping, and sustainability monitoring.
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive Tropical Oils Sustainability Strategy: Implement NDPE-related initiatives and support projects that create sustainable impact in palm and coconut oil supply chains.
• Manage Supplier Due Diligence & Compliance: Review, assess, and approve suppliers while guiding sourcing teams toward sustainable and compliant partners.
• Ensure Deforestation-Free Supply Chains: Monitor supplier performance, investigate sustainability risks, manage supplier engagement, and support grievance resolution.
• Lead Sustainability Data & Reporting: Oversee palm sustainability monitoring through ArcGIS, conduct spatial analyses, and translate findings into stakeholder-ready reports and presentations.
• Engage and Influence Key Stakeholders: Align sustainability objectives with business needs, represent the company at industry events (RSPO, POCG, conferences), and build stakeholder confidence.
• Deliver Sustainability KPIs: Achieve traceability, NDPE, and deforestation-free targets, support EUDR compliance, and ensure successful completion of annual NDPE IRF audits.

Skills

Sustainability

Supply chain management

Traceability

Stakeholder engagement

NDPE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Jobid=633916524137359320 (0.0502)City : Zaandam State : Noord-Holland (NL-NH) Country : Netherlands (NL) Requisition Number : 47085

Manager Tropical Oils

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced member of the tropical oils sustainability team. Supply Chain Manager to drive the implementation of our tropical oils sustainability strategy across Europe. In this role, you will work closely with sourcing teams, suppliers, industry stakeholders, and sustainability experts to ensure the delivery of responsible, traceable, and deforestation-free palm and coconut oil supply chains.

Key Responsibilites:

Drive Tropical Oils Sustainability Strategy: Implement NDPE-related initiatives and support projects that create sustainable impact in palm and coconut oil supply chains.

• Manage Supplier Due Diligence & Compliance: Review, assess, and approve suppliers while guiding sourcing teams toward sustainable and compliant partners.
• Ensure Deforestation-Free Supply Chains: Monitor supplier performance, investigate sustainability risks, manage supplier engagement, and support grievance resolution.
• Lead Sustainability Data & Reporting: Oversee palm sustainability monitoring through ArcGIS, conduct spatial analyses, and translate findings into stakeholder-ready reports and presentations.
• Engage and Influence Key Stakeholders: Align sustainability objectives with business needs, represent the company at industry events (RSPO, POCG, conferences), and build stakeholder confidence.
• Deliver Sustainability KPIs: Achieve traceability, NDPE, and deforestation-free targets, support EUDR compliance, and ensure successful completion of annual NDPE IRF audits.

Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Environmental Science, Business Management, Forestry, Earth Sciences, Sustainability, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of professional experience in sustainability, responsible sourcing, supply chain management or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of sustainable supply chains, traceability systems, and responsible sourcing principles.
• Proficiency in GIS tools, with hands‑on experience using ArcGIS Pro for spatial analysis, mapping, and sustainability monitoring.
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken

Why Work at Bunge?

At Bunge, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact while continuing to grow and develop your career.

Meaningful Impact: You can make a direct contribution to customer satisfaction and work within a globally operating organization with a strong market position.

• Development & Growth: We invest in your professional development by offering extensive training opportunities, hands‑on learning experiences, and clear career advancement paths.
• Collaboration & Culture: You will join a diverse, inclusive, and engaged work environment where collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing are highly valued.
• Attractive Benefits Package: We offer a competitive salary, excellent employee benefits, a fully employer-funded pension plan, and an attractive bonus scheme.

Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
Agile, Empowered, Innovative
Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity