East Responsible Sourcing Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Responsible Sourcing Lead to join our East Sustainability team at Kraft Heinz. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in driving our responsible sourcing strategy, with a focus on human rights .

This role will be based in Egypt and will be accountable for the responsible sourcing of key priority commodities across the East region, which includes Turkey , Russia, Eastern Europe, Egypt, and Poland. The role will focus on on - the - ground execution of human rights programs and policies across the full value chain of K raft H einz key commodities and from farm to table.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of human rights sourcing strategies across all east regions, aligned with global regulations such as CS3D, Modern Slavery Acts, and voluntary frameworks.

• Engage externally with NGOs and government in partnership with Government Affairs team to conduct assessments, audits, and execute remediation programs where necessary.

• Conduct risk assessments and review audits/certifications to identify potential human rights issues in our supply chain .

• Conduct risk mapping, zoning, and supplier segmentation across key commodities and sourcing regions in the East region to prioritize actions in high‑risk geographies .

• Collaborate directly with suppliers & growers to implement all required audits, reports and remediation efforts when needed , including site (factory , farm, upstream sites) visits.

• Partner with procurement and the legal team to embed responsible sourcing clauses and compliance requirements in supplier contracts.

• Report all internal and external KPI data to the global sustainability team

• Navigate complex legislative and regulatory landscapes across the East region to enable informed business decisions and maximize social impact.

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including NGOs, suppliers, and industry associations, staying informed about emerging issues and best practices.

• Develop and maintain industry relationships with other brands to drive collective action via coalitions, in collaboration with government affairs.

• Provide training and capacity‑building programs for suppliers and internal stakeholders on responsible sourcing requirements and best practices.

• Coordinate with and enable relevant teams to deliver the Kraft Heinz Responsible Sourcing commitments in alignment with evolving priorities within the Global Sustainability Strategy.

• Contribute to continuous improvement in positive procurement, value creation, internal and external engagement, innovation, supplier collaboration, third‑party partnerships, and internal collaboration.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in program management, sustainability, human rights, political science or cross‑functional senior stakeholder roles.

• Strong ability to provide practical solutions for due diligence, risk prevention, remediation, and to translate complex concepts into actionable plans.