SGS

Global Circularity and Sustainability Certification Manager

SGS

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Portugal

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About the role

  • Ensure and lead the global management of Circularity and Sustainability Certification services
  • Maintain or extend the scope of accreditations / approvals in line with the Circularity and Sustainability Certification strategy
  • Work proactively with the BA Global Accreditation Manager and Global ESGACC Manager
  • Ensure global internal and external KPIs are met
  • Manage a team of Product Managers (currently 2, based in India)
  • Support the commercial strategy and provide guidance to affiliates
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities
  • Represent SGS externally in relevant forums
  • Maintain a constant accurate and up to date knowledge of the product regulatory and/or market evolution
  • Provide commercial strategy and business plan for the growth of the products at global level
  • Establish global and local pricing strategies
  • Develop relevant internal and external KPI and constantly monitor them

Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in Certification processes (for accredited or non-accredited schemes)
  • Management systems and Performance assessments principles
  • Expertise in Social Certification schemes (notably SA8000 or alternatively FSSC 24000)
  • Strong understanding of Circularity and Circular economy concepts
  • Minimum 5 years in certification roles within a Certification / Accredited body or a sustainability-focused organization (ideally in a similar role for a TIC industry player)
  • Minimum 3 years in a technical role at industry level
  • University degree in a relevant technical subject (environmental science, engineering, sustainability)
  • Fluent in English
Benefits
  • Flexible schedule and hybrid model
  • SGS university and Campus for continuos learning options
  • Benefits platform
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Certification processesPerformance assessmentsSocial Certification schemesSA8000FSSC 24000Circularity conceptsCircular economyKPI developmentCommercial strategyBusiness planning
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam managementProactive communicationMarket analysisStrategic guidanceExternal representationKnowledge management