Ethical Sourcing Expert - Living Income and Sector Transformation

About UEBT

UEBT is a non-profit association that promotes sourcing with respect for people and biodiversity. We work to regenerate nature and secure a better future for people through ethical sourcing of ingredients from biodiversity. UEBT sets good practices for how companies and their suppliers source specialty ingredients for the food, cosmetics and natural pharmaceutical sectors. UEBT is internationally recognised for its work advancing business contributions to sustainable development goals. UEBT has a team of dedicated professionals in various countries around the world. 

As we deepen our work on living income and sector transformation, we are recruiting an Ethical Sourcing Expert to lead and contribute to key areas of our work. This new role will build on a strong foundation laid by the team and bring a practical, solution-oriented perspective to advancing equity in supply chains. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven, collaborative organisation where your work has real impact. 

Read more about our values at the bottom of this vacancy, and learn more about UEBT by visiting our web site at www.uebt.org  

The UEBT Policy & Sector Transformation team is looking for an:

Ethical Sourcing Expert – Living Income and Sector Transformation

Main Responsibilities:

Under the oversight of the Director of Policy and Sector Transformation, the Ethical Sourcing Expert - Living Income and Sector Transformation will have the following main responsibilities:

1. Lead our work on living income, fair pricing, and cost calculation 

  • Develop and apply tools and methodologies for cost calculation, fair pricing, and living income. 

  • Train and support UEBT members and partners to implement these tools and methodologies. 

  • Provide internal support and guidance across UEBT programmes. 

  • Develop projects and implement project activities on these topics, ensuring delivery and reporting in line with timelines, budget, and expectations.

  • Represent UEBT in relevant working groups, initiatives, and discussions.

2. Contribute to UEBT sectoral transformation activities 

  • Support the coordination of various UEBT member or multi-stakeholder working groups that drive responsible sourcing practices at sectoral level.

  • Participate in the monitoring of progress, management of communications, and follow-up on decisions and deliverables.

  • Assist in meeting preparations, documentation, and facilitation, as needed .

  • Promote information sharing across UEBT programmes on relevant sectoral transformation activities. 

3. Cross-cutting responsibilities 

  • Act as liaison between the Policy and IT teams to ensure digital tools meet programme needs  .

  • Contribute to internal learning, planning, and coordination processes.

  • Support other activities of the policy team and UEBT as needed. 

Candidate Profile:

We’re looking for someone with technical expertise, relevant experience, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindset. You enjoy collaborating across teams and with external partners, and you bring structure, rigour, and a sense of purpose to your work. 

Required Experience and Skills 

  • Advanced degree in business, supply chain management, sustainability, environmental sciences, or a related field. 

  • At least 10 years of professional experience working in or with companies on sourcing, supply chains, or sustainability — ideally in natural ingredients. 

  • Hands-on experience with cost calculation and pricing methodologies at producer level, including living income methodologies. 

  • Familiarity with platforms, tools, and trends related to living income and responsible sourcing. 

  • Experience supporting multistakeholder or sectoral initiatives.

  • Strong project management and coordination skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a small, mission-driven organisation. 

  • Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (French or Spanish is a plus).

 Application process 

This is a full-time, remote position, preferably based in one of the following European countries:  Netherlands, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy.  Candidates working from the Netherlands are expected to come to the UEBT office on Wednesdays. A valid working permit for EU is required.  

Please send your CV and short cover letter outlining their motivation and qualifications to info@uebt.org by 15 May 2025. We will review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage early submissions.  

We appreciate all interest in this position, though we will only be able to contact short-listed candidates.  UEBT strives to be an equal opportunities employer and commitment to this process is expected. 

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UEBT Values

Collaboration 

We support, guide and encourage our partners through our common journey towards sourcing with respect.  We work inside UEBT in collaborative teams and strive to remain connected no matter where we live and work.  We aspire to support each other’s wellbeing and to empower ourselves and others to achieve work-life balance. 

Commitment 

We are deeply involved in our work and passionate about making a positive impact. We do this by providing support and diverse expertise to our partners. We care and are willing to go the extra mile to achieve our goals. Because of our commitment, we strive for relevance and high-quality in the work we produce.    

Impact  

We work to understand and share insights into the real issues. We are pragmatic and context-specific and work with companies to translate commitments into actions that make real and necessary changes in the lives of local people and in biodiversity. 

Inspiration 

We focus on creative, concrete solutions, in a positive and open-minded way. We are supportive of our partners improving their practices, while also striving to inspire other stakeholders.  We encourage our partners to take a new view of, and make commitments for, people and biodiversity.  Within our UEBT teams, we foster safe spaces to find innovative solutions. 

Multiculturalism 

With deep respect for biodiversity that includes humankind, we value multiculturalism.  This means we respect each other and learn from our differences. We value diversity of people and their cultures, including their respective ideas, traditions, values, and ways of knowing and working.  We strive to successfully work across different contexts and cultures. 

Trust 

We work to earn trust, and work purposefully to keep this trust, while remaining solution oriented.  We seek to listen and understand, offering practical tools adapted to the needs of our members and other stakeholders.  In our work across the sector and among our members, we work to build overall trust and to be seen as a credible and reliable partner.