Role:

The Senior Regulatory & Sustainability Compliance Specialist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, interpreting and implementing regulatory, product, material, business compliance and sustainability requirements applicable to the company’s products, materials, suppliers, processes and operations.

The role acts as a central point of expertise for compliance-related topics, ensuring proactive identification of requirements changes, structured impact assessment, timely implementation of required actions and continuous alignment with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.

The position supports business continuity, product compliance, operational excellence and long-term sustainability objectives by translating complex regulatory obligations into practical business rules, processes, controls and governance mechanisms.

Job Description:

Track and analyze new and updated requirements related to Material Compliance, including RoHS, REACH, PFAS, TSCA and similar regulations, assessing their impact on products, materials, processes and business operations.
Track and analyze new and updated requirements related to Business Compliance & Sustainability regulations, including EUDR, PPWR, CBAM, CSRD, ESPR, Carbon Footprint and related requirements, assessing their impact on products, materials, processes and business operations.
Interpret compliance requirements and translate them into operational processes, business rules, internal procedures and practical implementation guidelines.
Define, develop and implement the company compliance framework, including mechanisms, processes, responsibilities, controls and monitoring tools to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Act as the internal subject-matter expert for business compliance, sustainability compliance, product/material compliance and related compliance requirements.
Coordinate cross-functional implementation projects, define action plans, assign responsibilities, monitor progress and ensure timely closure of compliance gaps and obligations.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional compliance initiatives involving R&D, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Sales, Customer Support and other relevant functions to ensure effective and timely implementation of compliance obligations.
Collaborate closely and ensure alignment with other Business Units, central functions and relevant stakeholders on compliance standards, reporting expectations, customer requirements and implementation priorities.
Perform compliance risk assessments and impact analyses for new products, materials, suppliers, processes and regulatory changes,
Identify compliance gaps, define mitigation actions and follow up on corrective and preventive measures until closure.
Support Purchasing, Supply Chain and Quality teams in supplier communication related to material declarations, sustainability requirements, restricted substances, product compliance data and regulatory evidence.
Plan, conduct and coordinate the execution and follow-up of internal and external compliance audits, including audit findings, corrective actions, evidence collection and management reporting.
Support customer requests, questionnaires, declarations and documentation related to product compliance, material compliance, sustainability and business compliance topics.
Support the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of compliance-related databases, reporting systems, digital compliance tools and documentation repositories.
Contribute to the preparation of internal compliance reports, dashboards, management updates and regulatory status overviews.
Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness sessions for relevant functions, ensuring that regulatory requirements are understood and effectively embedded into daily operations.
Monitor regulatory trends and emerging requirements, proactively informing management and relevant stakeholders about potential business impacts, risks and required actions.

Professional experience & skills desired to have:

At least 5 years of experience in Material Compliance, Business Compliance, Sustainability, ESG or related functions within a manufacturing environment.
Very good knowledge of CSRD, CBAM, EUDR, PPWR, CRA, NIS2, ESPR, WEEE and other relevant European sustainability, product and business compliance regulations.
Good knowledge of Material Compliance regulations such as RoHS, REACH, TSCA, PFAS and similar regulations.
Good understanding of Sustainability, Ethics & Integrity and Corporate Compliance requirements.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels without direct reporting authority.
Experience implementing compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
Experience working with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders on compliance documentation, declarations, evidence collection and compliance implementation topics.
Experience with internal audits, compliance assessments, risk evaluations, corrective actions and management reporting.
Experience working in a matrix organization and collaborating with global or regional Business Units is considered an advantage.
Advanced English.
Good project management skills, including planning, prioritization, stakeholder coordination, follow-up and timely closure of actions.
Good understanding of digital tools, databases or reporting platforms used for compliance, sustainability, ESG or product/material data management is considered an advantage.
Strong ethical standards and integrity.
Analytical and critical thinking skills with a structured working style, attention to detail and strong documentation discipline
Results-oriented approach.