Strategic Lead, Responsible Sourcing

Strategic Lead – Responsible Sourcing

Oxford, UK or Leiden, Netherlands

£62,000 - £70,000 (UK) / €70,000 - €80,000 (NL) per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: 31st March

About Us

Proforest is a mission-driven organisation focused on supporting responsible sourcing and production of agricultural and forest commodities that benefit People, Nature, and Climate . We work with leading companies to make supply chains sustainable, helping protect forests, promote gender equality, and improve livelihoods in agricultural communities.

What You’ll Do

As our new Strategic Lead, you’ll play a key role in overseeing and growing our responsible sourcing projects. You'll work with top global brands like Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Mars, supporting the implementation of their environmental and social commitments .

Your main responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership & Project Oversight: Lead and manage a portfolio of projects, ensuring everything runs smoothly, from planning to resource allocation.

Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with senior leaders, providing expert advice and resolving issues as they arise.

Technical Excellence: Share your expertise on responsible sourcing, contributing to best practices and innovation in supply chains.

Team Development: Mentor and lead a talented team of consultants, helping them grow and achieve their potential.

Who You Are

You have a strong track record in responsible sourcing, especially in agricultural supply chains . You’ll bring:

Extensive experience in responsible sourcing (either from a consultancy or the private sector)

Deep knowledge of environmental and social issues (e.g., deforestation, human rights, climate change) in tropical agricultural supply chains (palm oil, soy, cocoa, etc.)

A passion for leading teams and building strong client relationships

Excellent communication and analytical skills

A relevant Master’s qualification (or equivalent)

Why Join Us?

At Proforest, you’ll be part of a diverse, global team , working on meaningful projects that make a real difference. We offer:

Hybrid working options, with the flexibility to work from home, minimum of once a week office attendance (plus flexibility for more attendance for in-person events)

Learning & development opportunities to help you grow in your career.

Pension contributions (up to 8%).

25 days holiday plus public holidays, and extra days for taking your full leave!

Life insurance and income protection.

Regular team events and knowledge exchanges to connect with colleagues.

We are committed to supporting diversity throughout Proforest globally, ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and therefore welcome applications from all. .

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to lead exciting projects in a dynamic field, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now! (please note the official title for this role is, Deputy Director, Responsible Sourcing)