Supplier Sustainability Specialist

As pioneers and global leader, Hiab is ambitious to write forward our success story, inspiring and shaping our industry. The world in which we operate with our class-leading products, intelligent services and innovative digital solutions is constantly changing.Together, we keep everyday life moving to build a better tomorrow.As a Supplier Sustainability Specialist, you will be working as part of the Hiab supplier sustainability team, and in conjunction with sourcing teams with strong and hands-on experience of hazardous substances and responsible minerals topics to safeguard compliance and continuous improvement of Hiab supply chain. In parallel, you will be mapping the current way of working in order to plan automatization and digitalization of current processes and tools.This position is primarily based in Sofia, Bulgaria, with the flexibility to consider candidates in Poland.Main Tasks And ResponsibilitiesManage the BOM check system as the main contact point/super userContact suppliers and manage communication with them on Hiab hazardous substances requirements (ROHS, REACH, POP, TSCA, Prop.65, PFAS etc.). Invite them to BOM check, follow up with them to register in BOM check and declare all codes they sell to Hiab. Provide training as needed, review manually declarations shared by suppliers when BOM check registration is not possibleMaintain data up-to-date, report program status and escalate towards categories sourcing if neededJoin BOM check steering committee calls and follow up hazardous substances requirements, in order to safeguard Hiab product compliance to all applicable regulations and customer requestsContact suppliers and manage communication with them on responsible minerals reporting (CMRT, EMRT). Follow up with suppliers to get appropriate reporting and in case any improvement is needed. Provide training to suppliers and guide them on responsible/conflict minerals related topics.Prepare Hiab CMRT and EMRT based on suppliers validated informationDefine hazardous substances/responsible minerals program scope according to the annual risk assessment and up-to date BOM, suppliers and products informationMaintain process descriptions up-to-date and safeguard continuous improvement.What You’ll Need To SucceedAt least 2-3 years of experience in a shared service / industry environmentSuperior communication skills (in English) – oral and written, formal presentation skills towards stakeholders and senior management Experience with managing software systems as a super user or any system experienceExperience in positions within supplier sustainability, compliance, risk management, preferably within industrial manufacturing. Passion about sustainability and interest in following regulations.Experience with chemicals/substances and regulations (ROHS, REACH, POP, TSCA, Prop.65, PFAS, etc.) and responsible minerals including standard reporting tools (CMRT, EMRT, etc.) would be an advantageExperience with data management; Good Excel and Google Sheets skillsSelf-management and time management skillsProject management skills, specially on digitalisation/automation of processesEnglish requirement: Fluent. Other languages are considered as an advantage.You will be part ofWe offer you a position in a global organisation where you are challenged with interesting and diverse tasks. These tasks will provide a great opportunity for you to grow professionally.Interested to join?If you are excited about this opportunity, please submit your application with your CV in English by 15.12.2025. We process applications on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline. We look forward to hearing from you!Please note that the recruitment process for this position is coordinated by our HR team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. Hiab's premium equipment includes HIAB, EFFER and ARGOS loader cranes, MOFFETT and PRINCETON truck mounted forklifts, LOGLIFT forestry cranes, JONSERED recycling cranes, MULTILIFT skiploaders and hooklifts, GALFAB roll-off cable hoists, ZEPRO, DEL and WALTCO tail lifts, and the service brand HIPERFORM, a comprehensive suite of smart solutions that help maximise the life-cycle value of Hiab’s equipment.As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow. Globally, Hiab is represented on every continent through its extensive network of 3,000 own and partner sales and service locations, enabling delivery to over 100 countries. The company's continuing operations sales in 2024 totalled approximately EUR 1.6 billion and it employs over 4,000 people. www.hiabgroup.com