Sustainability Specialist

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions.

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

Role Summary

 

Sustainability Specialist in the Supply Chain at Scania are responsible for securing and supporting the development of a sustainable supply chain. 

 

As a Sustainability Specialist within procurement, you will be a key player when it comes to shaping the future of Scania’s supply chain strategy. We offer a job in an international environment with multiple contact surfaces, both internally and externally. Procurement has an impact on almost all of Scania’s core processes including R&D, sales & marketing, and production & logistics.

Job Responsibilities

 

Respect for human rights guides Scania’s action across the value chain, therefore further developing and implementing human rights due diligence in our supply chain will be your main assignment. This includes supporting in the yearly human rights risk analysis, developing mitigation strategies and track the effectiveness of already implemented action plans. Furthermore, a lot of the teams' focus is on raw materials, and it will be part of your assignment to perform deep-dive risk assessments and mitigation strategies for some of the prioritized raw materials, based on stakeholder dialogue.

 

You will work closely with the Volkswagen Group and the TRATON Group. A significant portion of your role will involve developing the human rights due diligence framework to comply with existing and upcoming legislation. 

 

Our function supports the global Scania organization by providing process, methods, guidelines, training, and by advising the purchasing organization on regards of strategic decisions to fulfill our ambition level.  

Who You Are

 

We are looking for a Sustainability Specialist candidate with competence in supply chain business development who believes in Scania's core values and is a team player, eager to solve problems, and has a passion for improving the world around you. You are creative and innovative. You have good communicative skills and are good at creating and maintaining well-functioning business relationships. You are confident and enjoy working in a diverse environment. 

 

• At least 4 years of experience and/or knowledge in human rights, ideally with a focus on human rights due diligence

• Relevant academic degree (preferably within environmental studies, sustainability or legal background)

• Has worked/experience within UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas

• Presentation skills and ability to express yourself in a clear and respectful way

• Ability to fluently communicate in English, both written and spoken.

 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds – your unique experience and perspectives is valuable to us.

Scania Offers

We offer a dynamic, flexible workplace with hybrid work options, including Scania Sergel and Midway hubs. With a structured development plan and courses, Scania supports your career growth both locally and internationally.

Benefits include training at our health center Gröndal or wellness allowance, result bonus, flexible hours, and company car leasing. Scania also hosts events for employees and their families, and Stockholm residents enjoy direct access to Södertälje via Scania Job express buses.

Application

Your application should include a CV and any relevant certificates. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.

Apply as soon as possible, no later than 2025-06-01. Screening will take place on an ongoing basis during the application period. Logical and personality tests may be used as part of the selection process, and a background check may be required for this role.

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Guilherme Balbino, Head of Procurement Sustainability, guilherme.balbino@scania.com

We look forward to your application!

 

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