Job Description The role sits within the Global Sustainability and Supply Chain Services that leads the innovation, development and maintenance of the key resources within the Circularity pillar to enable the adoption Circularity and Sustainability Certification products and, in line with the best-available knowledge and following best-practice for certification bodies.
The Global Circularity and Sustainability Certification Manager is a key pillar of the Global Sustainability strategy and responsible for the development and maintenance of Circularity products and guidance within the network. The manager acts as “products owner” for the key procedures and processes, including coordination across different affiliate and regional teams to ensure a successful development and growth.
The role reports to the Global ESG Assurance, Climate and Circularity Manager (CEO-3).
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure and lead the global management of Circularity and Sustainability Certification services (accredited or non-accredited), guaranteeing technical and commercial success across the affiliate network, while ensuring quality of service delivery, compliance with accreditation or scheme owner requirements, and alignment with business needs.
- Maintain or extend the scope of accreditations / apporovals in line with the Circularity and Sustainability Certification strategy and business needs.
- Work proactively with the BA Global Accreditation Manager and Global ESGACC Manager to maintain impartiality and prevent/resolve potential conflicts of interest when they arise.
- Ensure global internal and external KPIs are met, and that all relevant approvals and accreditations are maintained to safeguard the SGS business and reputation.
- Manage a team of Product Managers (currently 2, based in India) and acting as an Accreditation Manager for the key Social Certification schemes.
- Participate in the definition of product strategies, policies and internal systems for Circularity and Sustainability Certification services.
- Support the commercial strategy and provide guidance to affiliates to facilitate product growth globally.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to strengthen business growth strategy through the network.
- Represent SGS externally in relevant forums, including standardization committees and interprofessional working groups (e.g., IIOA, TIC Council, WBCSD, etc.) to maintain influence and visibility in the sustainability and circularity certification landscape.
