Metabolic’s mission is to transition the global economy to a fundamentally sustainable state. We advise governments, businesses, and NGOs on how to adapt to a fast-changing global context. Combining systems thinking and data science, we map and understand local and global systems to assess where to intervene and develop solutions that can dramatically shift how the economy functions.

We are an international and dynamic team of around 100 people who share an ambition for catalyzing a sustainable future. Based in the Netherlands, we work at the cutting edge of sustainability initiatives for a broad range of global clients.

We are looking for a Medior Sustainability Consultant to join the Sustainable Procurement team within our Industries consulting division. We are active across different sectors, including retail, healthcare, manufacturing and the public sector.

Key services that our Sustainable Procurement team deliver include:

Environmental footprint assessments at the organization and product level
Impact reduction strategies and science-based target setting
Developing indicators for monitoring sustainability performance and circularity

In this role, you will work in project teams and primarily support through conducting research, interviews with stakeholders, and analysis. We are looking for someone who is proactive, enjoys communicating complex information into clear and actionable sustainability insights to clients through deliverables such as presentations, reports, and slide decks.

Our consultants may also operate across team boundaries within the division. For example, you may also work on projects with our circular product systems team, creating circular and sustainable production systems and business models.

The position is a full-time role. The start date for this position is flexible, but you could begin immediately. The position is based in our offices in Amsterdam.

*Fluency in both Dutch and English is an essential requirement.
Minimum 1-2 years relevant work experience preferred
Background in industrial ecology, industrial design, environmental engineering, material sciences, environmental management, or similar field of study
Also accepted: Applicants with relevant work experience, such as corporate environmental management, sustainable product design, or sustainable supply chain management
Foundational knowledge of key sustainability topics
LCA experience is a plus
Good writing skills in English and Dutch
Strong data analysis skills (comfortable working with large data sets in Google Sheets or Excel)
Excellent communication skills

Be part of a dynamic, ambitious and multicultural team that is passionate about sustainability and technology and making an impact. Collaborate and work alongside world-class experts in the fields of sustainability and circularity from our sister companies in the wider ecosystem. We are growing fast and are very passionate about changing the world together.

This opportunity will place you in an environment that values people with their own ideas and initiatives. We believe in flat hierarchies, shared decision-making and impact over profit. You will be able to participate in an evolving decentralized governance system and be part of a close-knit community of people with shared interests and a strong company culture.

You will also be encouraged to grow and develop, have time and space to experiment with new ideas and have dedicated time set aside for training and personal development. We are based in Amsterdam, but operate a hybrid working model, giving you the freedom to work both at home and at our vibrant office.

Metabolic’s mission is to transition the global economy to a fundamentally sustainable state. We advise governments, businesses, and NGOs on how to adapt to a fast-changing global context. Combining systems thinking and data science, we map and understand local and global systems to assess where to intervene and develop solutions that can dramatically shift how the economy functions.

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