Circularity Leader: Packaging Recovery & Waste Strategy
Starbucks
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Job summary
Starbucks is seeking a strategic leader to advance packaging recovery and waste strategy in a dynamic policy and stakeholder landscape. This senior manager, Circularity, will guide cross-functional teams, influence industry coalitions, and translate trends into actionable recommendations for compliance and long-term circularity goals.
The role emphasizes leadership across partners, recyclers, and NGO collaborations, with a focus on scalable recovery systems and market development in support of
Qualifications
- 10+ years in circularity strategy, sustainability, or related field.
- Proven leadership of cross-functional initiatives and alignment across large organizations.
- Experience developing circularity strategies with compliance considerations.
- Strong external representation and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or public policy preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead Starbucks' packaging recovery strategy and external industry engagement.
- Oversee waste strategy and operations to reduce waste and improve recovery at scale.
- Represent Starbucks in coalitions, PROs, policy forums, and partnerships.
- Translate external developments into strategic recommendations with business impact.
- Provide subject matter expertise on packaging recovery systems and policy trends.
Skills
Education
Job description
Starbucks is seeking a strategic leader to advance packaging recovery and waste strategy in a dynamic policy and stakeholder landscape. This senior manager, Circularity, will guide cross-functional teams, influence industry coalitions, and translate trends into actionable recommendations for compliance and long-term circularity goals.
The role emphasizes leadership across partners, recyclers, and NGO collaborations, with a focus on scalable recovery systems and market development in support of
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