Corporate Sustainability Analyst

Socket.dev; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation seeks a procurement and sustainability leader to drive Scope 3 emissions management, supplier sustainability and regulatory compliance across our global supply chain.

In this office-based role in Milwaukee, WI, you will collaborate with R&D, procurement and suppliers to embed sustainability into sourcing decisions, assess risks, support audits, and develop training materials. Travel 20–30% to Sensient operations worldwide; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, sustainability, environmental science or related field (not required).
• Knowledge of SASB, TCFD, ESRS, CDP frameworks is helpful but not required.
• Experience in supply chain, sourcing or corporate sustainability is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Scope 3 emissions management with focus on purchased goods and services and transportation.
• Manage supplier sustainability, risk, trade compliance, assessments and sanctions screening.
• Lead sustainability and procurement regulatory compliance including CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR and audits.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to improve performance on materials, emissions, water and waste.
• Embed sustainability into procurement, RFPs and sourcing decisions; train staff.
• Strengthen procurement governance, contracts and risk management; lead related RFPs.

Skills

Sustainability reporting frameworks

Supply chain/sourcing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sustainability, Environmental Science or related field

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

What you will do:

• Lead Scope 3 emissions management, focusing on purchased goods and services and transportation, and collaborate with R&D, Procurement, and other stakeholders to develop and implement emissions reduction plans.
• Manage supplier sustainability, risk, and trade compliance, including supplier and raw material assessments, onboarding requirements, sanctions screening, supply tracing, tariff matters, related systems, and compliance testing.
• Lead sustainability and procurement regulatory compliance, including CSRD, CSDDD, EUDR, state-level EPR requirements, and other applicable regulations; partner with local business units to support sustainability audits.
• Engage with suppliers and customers to assess performance and legal compliance, communicate expectations, and drive improvements across raw materials, emissions, water, waste, social impact, and other supply chain sustainability priorities.
• Embed sustainability into procurement and sourcing, serving as the supply chain sustainability subject matter expert, incorporating sustainability into RFPs and sourcing decisions, partnering with R&D and Sourcing on sustainable raw material selection, and developing training and educational materials for Procurement.
• Strengthen procurement governance and processes, including supplier standards, contracts, documentation, risk management, legal requirements, and policies that support compliance and mitigate risk; manage RFPs for Legal, Global Security, and sustainability initiatives.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field not required.
• Working knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks, including SASB, TCFD, EU’s ESRS, and CDP would be helpful but is not required.
• Supply chain, sourcing, and/or corporate sustainability experience would be helpful but is not required.

What you will get:

• Play a key role in advancing Sensient’s global sustainability and supply chain strategy and shaping how sustainability and compliance are integrated across our supply chain.
• Build expertise across sustainability, supply chain, procurement, compliance, and emerging global regulations while gaining exposure to a broad range of business functions.
• Receive comprehensive onboarding, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities
• Global exposure through collaboration with colleagues, suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams across Sensient’s worldwide operations.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

SPONSORSHIP

Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

This position is office-based in Milwaukee, WI with travel to Sensient operations and supplier sites worldwide as need requires. 20-30% travel.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. #LI-LS1