Manager - Group Sustainability

WILMAR TRADING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-commodity company in Singapore is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to support the Group Sustainability leadership in implementing and monitoring initiatives across operations. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and 5 years of experience in sustainability or ESG. Key responsibilities include program development, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. This role engages directly with stakeholders and fosters a culture of sustainability. Competitive compensation is available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks, supply chain traceability, and ESG reporting standards.
• Experience working with palm oil or other agri-commodity sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design, roll-out and continuous improvement of company-wide sustainability strategies.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including regulators, NGOs, and industry alliances.
• Mentor junior sustainability staff and foster a culture of sustainability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the Group Sustainability leadership team in developing, implementing and monitoring sustainability initiatives across the company’s operations and supply chains. The role focuses primarily on oil palm but may expand to include other commodities such as sugar, coconut and shea. These initiatives will need to be aligned with the company’s NDPE commitments, DCF sourcing strategies, climate-related programmes, and smallholder development initiatives, with direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders across multiple sites and relevant commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development & Implementation: Support design, roll‑out and continuous improvement of company‑wide sustainability strategies related (e.g., climate action, regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, smallholder inclusion). Assist in integrating sustainability practices across operations, ensuring consistency with NDPE and DCF commitments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders including regulators, NGOs, industry alliances, and investors. Support customer requests on sustainability data, progress and collaborative initiatives. Work with internal teams to raise awareness and build capacity on sustainability requirements across functions, including operations, procurement and commercial teams.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior sustainability staff and foster a culture of sustainability across departments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or corporate responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability frameworks, supply chain traceability, and ESG reporting standards.
• Experience working with palm oil or other agri‑commodity sectors is a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.