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 Kraft Heinz 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.