Junior Sustainability & Human Rights Specialist

Kardex; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Mobile work twice per week

Free parking spaces

Corporate benefits

Job summary

Kardex Group in Lisbon is seeking an early‑career Junior Sustainability Specialist to help implement our sustainability strategy with a focus on human rights due diligence and procurement‑related ESG topics. You will collaborate with local procurement and cross‑functional teams to coordinate supplier assessments, monitor ESG KPIs, support disclosures, and contribute to responsible sourcing initiatives.

The role starts January 2027 near Parque das Nações and offers development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability Management, Business Admin (with a focus on sustainability), Supply Chain, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Law, or related field.
• Two years of relevant professional experience in human rights, responsible sourcing, or sustainability consulting in industrial and international business environments.
• Good understanding of human rights due diligence processes and related regulations and frameworks (e.g. DDTrO, UNGPs, OECD RBC Guidance, LkSG, CSDDD).
• Experience with supplier sustainability assessments and ESG rating platforms (e.g. EcoVadis, CDP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to synthesize information and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent written and spoken English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sustainability Manager in implementing strategy, focusing on human rights and procurement-related topics.
• Coordinate and manage supplier sustainability assessments and follow-ups.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal guidance documents and policy papers.
• Support local entities in the continuous improvement of supply chain sustainability and human rights practices.
• Monitor, track, and report ESG KPIs with a focus on human rights and supply chain sustainability.
• Benchmark performance against peers and participate in peer exchange to identify improvements.
• Promote sustainability awareness across the organization through training, workshops, and communication initiatives.
• Contribute to sustainability disclosures and reporting in line with regulatory requirements.
• Act as a business partner to internal stakeholders by supporting human rights due diligence processes and regulatory requirements.
• Handle and respond to customer ESG requests, sustainability questionnaires, and external ESG ratings and assessments.
• Monitor relevant human rights regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills

2+ years exp

ESG reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder comms.

English fluency

German a plus

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

EcoVadis

CDP

Job description

Kardex Group in Lisbon is seeking an early‑career Junior Sustainability Specialist to help implement our sustainability strategy with a focus on human rights due diligence and procurement‑related ESG topics. You will collaborate with local procurement and cross‑functional teams to coordinate supplier assessments, monitor ESG KPIs, support disclosures, and contribute to responsible sourcing initiatives.

The role starts January 2027 near Parque das Nações and offers development opportunities