Sustainability & Compliance Lead (f/m/x)

Join Alfa Laval as a Sustainability and Compliance Lead – Shape the Future of Global Sustainability

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers, and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water, and shipping.​

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Sustainability and Compliance Lead to join our global team based in Lund, Sweden. In this strategic role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to lead global sustainability initiatives and the supplier auditor network, driving positive change across our entire value chain. With international travel between 30-50 days per year, you’ll connect with global teams, influence sustainability efforts worldwide, and make a tangible difference in how we do business.

As part of a collaborative and experienced team, you’ll steer a global network of approximately 50 professionals, including three regional networks of supplier auditors. Your expertise will be crucial in aligning sustainability opportunities across both global and local levels, ensuring we meet and exceed our sustainability goals.

Your Initial Projects:

• Lead initiatives related to CSRD and CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive).

• Drive projects focused on Human Rights and Labor Rights.

• Implement and advance Digital Tools for sustainability assessments and audits.

• Lead and inspire our global network of supplier auditors.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our sourcing organization in Sweden, working closely with international colleagues in sustainability and compliance. It’s a strategic position where your actions will have a profound impact both internally and externally, influencing suppliers and conditions across the entire value chain.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global sustainability and compliance projects and initiatives.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in sustainability and compliance.

• Represent Sustainable sourcing in internal and external networks, e.g. for Human rights.

• Act as business representative in digitalization projects, e.g. related to due diligence tools & reports.

• Develop and enhance sustainability and compliance capabilities within the sourcing organization.

Who You Are

You’re a natural leader who listens, consults, and creates space for others to contribute. You believe that transparency and constructive communication are the cornerstones of success. Known for your energy and ability to reach ambitious goals, you’re a connector who builds relationships quickly and effectively. You embrace change with optimism, staying confident and proactive even in uncertain situations and as legislative requirements develop in this area. You’re detail-oriented, data-driven, and enjoy driving sustainable change. You are comfortable with global collaboration.

What You Know

• Experience: At least 5 years in sustainability, particularly in Sustainable Sourcing along with a University Degree. Experience leading quality and sustainability audits and coaching others in audit methodology and quality tools, preferably the Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

• Knowledge: Strong expertise in creating value through sustainability initiatives and a proven track record in data-driven sustainability, particularly related to sustainability due diligence. Experience in sustainability legislation and reporting is essential.

• Skills: Proficiency in analytics and Power BI is advantageous.

• Language: Fluent in English, both written and spoken; Swedish proficiency is a plus.

What’s in it for You?

You’ll find a challenging and rewarding position in a supportive, global, open environment where collaboration is key. At Alfa Laval, we live by the principles of Action, Interaction, and Satisfaction, and we help each other grow while making a real impact. You will have an opportunity to shape the role and your work will play a crucial role in Alfa Laval’s future success and our global contribution to sustainability.

Want to know more? We hope so.
Does this sound like your next challenge? Kindly apply for this position through our job portal with your CV in English. We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). A motivation letter is always appreciated but not required.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this you may asked to take a Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you may be invited to play the assessment games.

For more information, please contact:

Arianna Garcia, Talent Acquisition Partner, [email protected]

Emma Dahling, Sustainability Manager - Global Sourcing, [email protected]

For union information, please contact: 

Johan Ranhög, Akademikerna, +46 46 2891664 

Stefan Sandell, Ledarna, +46 46 367364 

Bror Garcia Lantz, Unionen, +46 709 366985 

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