Sustainability Manager, Sugar

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work model: Hybrid Full time
Contract type: Permanent 

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet

As a Sustainability Manager, Sugar within the Global Sustainability Team your mission is to lead and deploy the Global Regenerative Agriculture 2030 strategy and roadmap for the sugar category. You will make a difference by collaborating closely with Procurement and Sustainability teams across the globe to achieve Nestle’s Roots of Net Zero commitments. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and deliver meaningful results that make a difference at scale.

How you’ll make an impact as a Sustainability Manager, Sugar

• Deploy the regenerative agriculture plan and build a pipeline of initiatives to improve performance, aligning with the existing responsible sourcing, climate and nature roadmap, business and procurement plans.
• Connect teams, partners and existing initiatives across various departments within the business. Apply Net Zero and Regenerative Agriculture guidance, reporting tools and requirements, and co-develop sugar-specific requirements where needed.
• Optimize climate projects, to meet regenerative agriculture criteria and KPI reporting guidelines.
• Lead complex projects across functions and train teams to scale initiatives with strategic suppliers.
• Explore partnerships and co-financing opportunities for regenerative agriculture in strategic sugar-sourcing origins.
• Monitor and report on project progress, quality and overall roadmap implementation.

What will make you successful

• Demonstrated expertise in sustainable agriculture across tropical and temperate environments, environmental sciences and nature-based solutions.
• Experience managing complex agricultural projects in collaboration with diverse stakeholders across functions.
• Knowledge of agricultural operations and supplier management practices.
• Strong analytical capabilities and knowledge of Excel and Power BI.
• Demonstrate courage, collaboration, agility and a commitment to continuous learning, translating ideas into measurable impact and shared value.

At Nestlé, we place people at the heart of everything we do

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes an interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. A Nestle career empowers you to make an impact locally and globally, as you are provided with the opportunity to make a mark and stand out, as long as you seek it. With Nestle, you are enabled and encouraged to grow not only as professionals, but also as people.