Job Summary
Join IFF's Sustainability team in Grasse and help shape the future of responsible sourcing while gaining hands-on experience with suppliers, certification programs, and sustainability initiatives around the world.
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. Through innovation, science, and collaboration, we help create products that make everyday life better while advancing sustainability across our value chains.
Based in Grasse, France, this position reports to the Responsible Sourcing Manager, Natural Ingredients and supports the Sustainability team in driving responsible sourcing initiatives across strategic natural ingredient supply chains.
This opportunity is designed for a Master's student (Bac+5) seeking a gap year ("année de césure") and looking to gain hands-on experience in sustainable sourcing, certification programs, supplier engagement, and responsible supply chain management within a global organization.
The role is fully based onsite in Grasse and includes opportunities for travel within strategic sourcing regions.
As part of the Sustainability team, you will contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives while developing practical experience in responsible sourcing and supplier engagement.
You will:
- Support the rollout of source-level due diligence strategies across strategic natural ingredients supply chains:
- Contribute to the implementation of certification standards such as For Life, Fair for Life, FairWild, and UEBT, as well as third-party assessments with selected suppliers.
- Develop tailored capacity-building programs, training materials, and responsible sourcing tools for suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Design and implement monitoring and evaluation systems and KPIs to track progress and impact at source.
- Conduct field visits across strategic naturals supply chains, including diagnostics, pre-assessments, and engagement with suppliers, auditors, and local partners.
- Support the operational implementation of certification programs with key internal stakeholders.
- Master's degree (Bac+5) or currently pursuing a Master's degree in Sustainability, Agronomy, Environmental Sciences, International Development, Human Rights, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Seeking an alternance or gap-year experience ("année de césure") to apply academic knowledge in a business environment.
- Strong interest in sustainability, responsible sourcing, ESG topics and agricultural value chains.
- Previous exposure through internships, academic projects, volunteer experiences or fieldwork in sustainability, agriculture, rural development or supply chain-related topics is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively in multicultural environments.
- Curious, proactive and eager to learn within an international and collaborative setting.
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
At IFF, you'll have the opportunity to work on sustainability challenges that have a direct impact on global natural ingredient supply chains.
We offer:
- Hands-on experience in responsible sourcing and sustainability within a global industry leader.
- Exposure to internationally recognized certification and sustainability frameworks.
- Opportunities to participate in supplier engagement initiatives and field assessments.
- Collaboration with experienced sustainability professionals and cross-functional teams.
- A multicultural and purpose-driven work environment.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing benefits in line with local policies.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Master's degree (Bac+5) or currently pursuing a Master's in relevant field (Sustainability, Agronomy, Environmental Sciences, etc.)
- Seeking an alternance or gap-year (annee de cesure) placement
- Fluent in French and English, written and spoken
- Strong interest in sustainability, responsible sourcing, ESG and agricultural value chains
- Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in multicultural environments
- Curious, proactive and eager to learn in an international collaborative setting
- Previous exposure through internships, academic projects, volunteer experiences or fieldwork in sustainability, agriculture, rural development or supply chain topics
- Role is fully onsite in Grasse, France
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
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What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
