Project Manager Supplier Sustainability

The core mission is to translate Infineon's decarbonisation and responsible-sourcing ambitions into concrete supply chain action. This means leading global projects that map multi-tier supply chains all the way to raw material origins, rolling out digital transparency and traceability solutions, and working side by side with procurement category managers and suppliers to lift sustainability performance, including circular-economy initiatives such as recycled content and certified materials. A second layer of the role is regulatory and strategic. The project manager will support compliance with emerging frameworks like the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Digital Product Passport, manage participation in industry sustainability initiatives, and prepare decision proposals and programme updates for senior leadership. Supplier engagement and capacity-building programmes are also central, since improving the network's sustainability capabilities is as much about people and processes as it is about data. Finally, the role feeds the reporting engine: providing relevant data, insights and project outcomes to internal and external sustainability reporting, and supporting internal IT projects that improve the availability and quality of sustainability data points. Overarching goals likely include more transparent, responsible and resilient sourcing across Infineon's global network.

This position sits at the intersection of supply chain, sustainability regulation and digitalisation, so the learning curve is steep and broad. The candidate can expect deep exposure to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, the Digital Product Passport and other emerging requirements, learning how these are interpreted and operationalised inside a large semiconductor manufacturer rather than just in theory. On the technical side, there is hands-on experience with multi-tier supply chain mapping, digital transparency platforms and traceability solutions, skills that are increasingly scarce and valuable. Working with procurement category managers and suppliers across many countries should sharpen stakeholder management, negotiation and capacity-building abilities, while preparing decision proposals for senior leadership builds strategic communication and executive-presentation skills. Infineon's scale and its stated focus on decarbonisation and digitalisation mean the role offers visibility into how a global technology leader integrates sustainability into sourcing. Mentorship likely comes from seasoned procurement, sustainability and compliance professionals, and the mix of regulatory, data and people work can open doors to specialisations such as supply chain due diligence, ESG data management or sustainable procurement leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's degree in sustainability, engineering, environmental sciences, chemistry, business administration or a related field, and brings at least three years of professional experience in sustainability, responsible sourcing, procurement, supply chain management or raw material management. Experience with sustainability regulations, due diligence requirements and digital supply chain transparency platforms is explicitly preferred, so a track record in these areas would stand out. Beyond credentials, the role calls for a proactive professional with a strong sustainability mindset and excellent stakeholder management skills. The ability to drive initiatives independently, juggle multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic global organisation is essential, as is the analytical and problem-solving strength to translate complex supply chain information into actionable insights for senior audiences. Presentation skills matter because decision proposals and programme updates go to leadership. Fluent English is a must, with additional languages considered an advantage, useful in a company with more than 100 nationalities. A project-management background, ideally with international supplier-facing work, and comfort with both data and people will likely separate strong candidates from adequate ones. Infineon also emphasises diversity and inclusion, so a collaborative, trust-building style fits well.

Because Infineon asks for a CV in English explicitly, make the English version the centrepiece and tailor it to the must-haves: sustainability, responsible sourcing or procurement experience; project management; and international supplier collaboration. Quantify outcomes where possible (for example, supply chains mapped, suppliers engaged, compliance projects delivered, or transparency tools implemented) since the role is measured on results in a global environment. In the cover letter, connect directly to Infineon's stated purpose of driving decarbonisation and digitalisation and to the specific regulatory context of the role, such as CSDDD and the Digital Product Passport. Showing that you understand why semiconductors matter for energy efficiency and clean mobility, and how supplier due diligence supports that, will signal genuine alignment rather than generic enthusiasm. Mention any exposure to digital supply chain transparency platforms or multi-tier mapping, even if project-based. Interview preparation should focus on stakeholder management stories: how you persuaded suppliers or internal category managers to act, how you handled competing priorities, and how you turned complex information into a clear decision proposal. Given Infineon's emphasis on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity, demonstrating a collaborative, trust-based working style is worthwhile. Finally, be ready to discuss how you would approach a hypothetical supplier sustainability initiative from scoping to leadership update.

The role is squarely focused on the 'S' and 'G' of ESG as they intersect with environmental supply chain impact. Concretely, it will likely centre on responsible sourcing and due diligence: mapping multi-tier supply chains to raw material origins, promoting circular-economy practices like recycled content, and encouraging certified materials. This directly supports Infineon's decarbonisation agenda, since raw material extraction and processing often carry significant carbon and social footprints. Regulatory compliance is another major focus. The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the Digital Product Passport are named explicitly, so the role will help Infineon stay ahead of evolving requirements, embedding them into procurement processes and supplier relationships. Supplier engagement and capacity-building programmes are the vehicle for turning these requirements into practice across the network, while participation in industry initiatives and multi-stakeholder collaborations shapes sector-wide standards. Finally, the position feeds Infineon's sustainability reporting by supplying data, insights and project outcomes, and supports internal IT projects to improve data availability and quality. In that sense, the role connects on-the-ground supply chain transformation with the company's public commitments on transparency and responsibility, making it a linchpin between operations and corporate ESG narrative.

One clear challenge is the sheer complexity of multi-tier supply chains in semiconductors: mapping back to raw material origins involves many tiers, numerous suppliers and often limited visibility, so progress can be slow and data incomplete. The project manager will need persistence and creativity to build transparency where it does not yet exist, while managing expectations among leadership and external stakeholders. Another challenge is regulatory flux. Frameworks such as CSDDD and the Digital Product Passport are still evolving, so the role likely requires interpreting moving targets and translating them into pragmatic internal processes. Balancing compliance ambition with procurement realities (cost, lead times, supplier readiness) will demand diplomacy and strong stakeholder management, especially with category managers who have their own commercial priorities. Engaging suppliers across different regions and maturity levels is a further hurdle; capacity-building takes time and may meet resistance or competing demands. Internally, driving change in a large, engineering-driven organisation means navigating matrix structures and aligning sustainability goals with business objectives. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a dynamic global environment, as the posting stresses, hints that resilience and prioritisation are essential.

A typical day might start with coordination calls across time zones, touching base with procurement category managers or sustainability colleagues on active projects. There could be working sessions on mapping a particular raw material supply chain, reviewing data from a digital transparency platform, or refining due diligence criteria with internal experts. Between meetings, the project manager would likely analyse supplier information, prepare updates or decision proposals, and follow up on action items with suppliers or partners. Stakeholder interaction is constant and varied: suppliers, category managers, legal or compliance teams, IT colleagues supporting data projects, and possibly external industry initiatives or multi-stakeholder collaborations. Part of the week is probably dedicated to supplier engagement or capacity-building sessions, explaining new requirements and helping partners improve their sustainability performance. Reporting-related tasks also appear regularly, gathering data and insights that feed internal and external sustainability disclosures. Variability comes from project phases and regulatory deadlines, some periods are heavy on analysis and documentation, others on meetings, negotiations or leadership presentations. Given the global scope, occasional travel to supplier sites or industry events is plausible. Overall, the role blends project management discipline with relationship-building and analytical work rather than routine tasks.

Infineon is a large, global company where sustainability is tied to the core business strategy, so high-visibility projects in supplier sustainability can be a strong platform for advancement. Success in this role could open paths to more senior positions in sustainable procurement, supply chain due diligence or corporate sustainability, especially as regulations like CSDDD raise the strategic profile of this work across the industry. Skill development is likely broad: regulatory expertise, digital supply chain transparency, multi-tier mapping and supplier capacity-building are all in demand and transferable across sectors. Leading global initiatives and presenting to senior leadership builds a track record that supports promotion or lateral moves into related areas such as ESG reporting, sustainability data management or procurement strategy. The cross-functional nature of the role means strong internal networks form quickly. Beyond formal progression, the role offers exposure to multi-stakeholder industry initiatives, which can raise external visibility and credibility. For someone aiming to become a recognised specialist in responsible sourcing or supply chain sustainability, this position provides both the scope and the institutional backing to develop that reputation. Infineon's emphasis on long-term growth and empowering employees suggests internal mobility and development are actively supported.

Internally, the closest partners are likely procurement category managers, with whom the project manager collaborates to improve sustainability performance in specific raw material supply chains. Sustainability, compliance and legal teams will be key for interpreting regulations such as CSDDD and the Digital Product Passport, while IT colleagues are involved in projects to improve sustainability data availability and quality. Senior leadership receives decision proposals and programme updates, so regular interaction with executives is probable. Reporting and communications teams may also rely on the role for data and insights. Externally, suppliers are central: the position involves engaging them directly, running capacity-building programmes and negotiating improvement actions. Industry sustainability initiatives and multi-stakeholder collaborations bring in peers from other companies, NGOs, industry associations and possibly regulators, offering a broader perspective on responsible sourcing. Digital platform providers may also be counterparts when implementing transparency and traceability solutions. The nature of these interactions ranges from collaborative problem-solving and coaching to persuasive negotiation and formal presentation. Success depends on building trust across cultural and organisational boundaries, translating complex sustainability requirements into language that procurement and suppliers can act on, and maintaining credibility with leadership through clear, evidence-based updates.