Climate Action Manager - Agricultural Supply Chains

Date: 31 Aug 2025

Country: Netherlands

Function: Sustainability

Sub-Function: Sustainability Impact

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Role Overview

Are you ready to drive large-scale climate impact in global agri supply chains?
As ofi’s Climate Action Manager - Supply Chains, you’ll lead decarbonisation efforts across diverse crops like cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. You’ll shape and scale climate-smart farming, GHG measurement, and carbon reduction strategies within our sustainability programmes—aligned with our Choices for Change targets and SBTi commitments.

This role is ideal for a seasoned sustainability leader with field experience, strong technical knowledge, and a passion for sustainable agriculture. You’ll train and guide teams and implementing partners across origins, collaborate with data and digital experts, and ensure our tools and reporting meet the highest standards. You’ll also help unlock business value through verified GHG reductions and removals, supporting customer needs and compliance.

Join us to lead innovation, build partnerships, and make measurable climate impact at scale.

Key Deliverables

Oversee existing and new decarbonization projects across ofi’s supply chains, aligned with our Choices for Change strategy and meeting customers’ needs.
Lead implementation and scaling of GHG reduction and removal programs across multiple origin countries, with a focus on smallholder systems.
Drive and support decarbonisation assurance and verification including compliance with leading sectorial standards for GHG reductions and removals across our product portfolio.
Report progress on supply chain climate action internally and externally, including to customers, partners, and stakeholders.
Support development of climate-related customer offerings and proposals, including low-carbon products and services.
Contribute to broader sustainability goals, including farmer livelihoods, biodiversity, and regenerative agriculture.

Required Skills & Experience

A personal passion for sustainable agriculture and food systems.
Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in environmental science, agronomy, climate policy, or a related field.
Proven experience in developing and implementing carbon action projects within relevant land use industries (food/agriculture or forestry value chains, or community-based initiatives).
Deep understanding of land use change and climate mitigation strategies across ofi’s agricultural product portfolio, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practical, impact-driven contexts.
Strong analytical and data literacy skills, including familiarity with GHG measurement methodologies, quantification tools, and impact verification frameworks.
Hands-on experience with carbon standards and verification protocols.
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively within cross-cultural, remote, and interdisciplinary teams.
High intercultural intelligence and adaptability in communicating with diverse audiences, both internally and externally.
Curious and collaborative mindset, with a focus on co-creation and stakeholder engagement.
Strategic thinker with a bias for execution—able to balance long-term vision with operational delivery.
Strong influencing skills, capable of building trust and alignment across complex stakeholder networks

This position can be filled either in our London office, or our Amsterdam office, provided you contain a valid right to work for this location.

Why join ofi?

Be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of sustainable food systems.
Work with global teams and partners on high-impact climate initiatives.
Help deliver real change for farmers, landscapes, and the planet.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.