Supplier Sustainability Manager

HARMAN International

Supplier Sustainability Manager at HARMAN ensuring compliance with ESG standards and driving sustainability strategies across the supply chain. Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers for effective implementation.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeGarching • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and monitor sustainability roadmap and strategy for the supply chain aligned with automotive sustainability strategy and goals
Define and own sustainability KPIs, measurement methodologies, tools, and systems
Identify gaps between requirements and current practices; define and implement improvement strategies for the supply chain.
Lead supplier enablement and development in line with new sustainability regulations and customer requirements.
Embed sustainability metrics into procurement processes
Monitor and ensure compliance with regulations and standards (ISO, RBA...)
Collect and analyze new customer and legal sustainability requirements for the supply chain.
Cascade sustainability requirements and track progress across procurement and suppliers.
Oversee ESG data collection systems and provide periodic sustainability performance reporting to leadership and external auditors.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sustainability Strategy Development – Building and executing supply chain sustainability roadmaps and KPIs.
ESG Data & Reporting – Managing ESG metrics, compliance data, and performance reporting.
Regulatory Compliance – Deep knowledge of sustainability standards (ISO, RBA, etc.).
Supply Chain Transformation – Driving supplier engagement, enablement, and responsible sourcing practices.
Cross-Functional Leadership – Collaborating with procurement, ESG, and business units to align goals.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication Skills – Influencing internal and external partners, including customers.
Supplier Engagement – Strong communication skills to support ESG data collection and support supplier improvement efforts.
Training & Capability Building – Educating teams and suppliers on sustainability requirements.
Continuous Learning – Staying current on ESG trends, tools, and best practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

top-notch employee discounts on Harman’s Consumer Audio (JBL, AKG, HARMAN Kardon) and Samsung products
Flexible work schedule with a culture encouraging work life integration and collaboration in a global friendly working atmosphere and good work-life-balance
Attractive salary package
Professional development opportunities through HARMAN University’s business and leadership academies which also includes extensive technical trainings
Internal talent management leadership acceleration programs
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program

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Hard Skills & Tools

sustainability strategy developmentsupply chain sustainability roadmapssustainability KPIsESG data managementregulatory compliancesustainability standardssupplier engagementresponsible sourcing practicesperformance reportingdata analysis

Soft Skills

cross-functional leadershipstakeholder collaborationcommunication skillsinfluencing skillstrainingcapability buildingcontinuous learning

Certifications

ISO certificationRBA certification