Sustainable Sourcing Manager – Packaging / Formulation

At Rituals, we don’t just create luxurious products, we shape a more sustainable future through conscious innovation and responsible sourcing. As part of our mission to lead in well-being with purpose, we are looking for a visionary and impact-driven Sustainable Sourcing Manager to lead the charge in sustainable packaging and formulation sourcing.

The goal of this team is to ensure innovation and supply at the right price, with sustainability and quality as our guiding stars in product development. Are you ready to join them with your expertise?

Join our Sourcing, Quality and Regulatory Improvement team and play a key role in bringing Rituals’ iconic products to life. From our legendary shower foams to luxurious skincare, and from home fragrance sticks to scented candles!

You will sit at the intersection of R&D and Sourcing, translating our bold ambitious CO₂ reduction targets into actionable supplier strategies, guiding us toward smarter materials, cleaner production methods, and stronger supplier partnerships.

As our Sustainable Sourcing Manager you play a strategic role in turning sustainability goals into sourcing realities. You will drive the integration of carbon-conscious materials and processes into our product development lifecycle, ensuring our supply chain is not only future-proof but future-positive.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the sustainability sourcing roadmap for packaging and formulation (fillers, raw materials).
• Act as the primary sustainability interface between R&D and Sourcing.
• Champion the transition to low-impact, circular, and regenerative sourcing models.
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers to unlock sustainable innovation at scale.
• Perform CO₂ emissions analysis on packaging and formulation sources and lead reduction strategies.
• Assess supplier production and energy practices, encouraging shifts to renewable energy and low-carbon operations.
• Develop supplier-specific sustainability data frameworks, going beyond Scope 3 minimums.
• Translate complex environmental data into clear, compelling business cases and partner with finance to support decision-making.
• Drive scenario planning and materials modelling for future-ready sourcing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with evolving sustainability standards and embed best practices in everyday sourcing.

What you bring:

• 8+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement, ideally in cosmetics or consumer goods.
• You can connect long-term environmental goals with practical, commercially viable solutions.
• Proven expertise in sustainable packaging or formulation sourcing.
• Strong track record in carbon and waste reduction, and circular economy practices.
• You are a strategic systems thinker who thrives on complexity and innovation.
• Experience working across R&D and Sourcing functions with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical mindset and comfort working with sustainability data, tools (we work with Sweep), and emissions tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of sustainability frameworks, regulatory landscapes, and lifecycle assessments.
• You’re a collaborator and challenger, not afraid to question the status quo and inspire action across teams.

Benefits of working at Rituals

• Training, coaching & development opportunities
• Staff discount on Rituals products
• Attractive bonus
• Numerous health & wellbeing initiatives
• Company & team events

You are about to take an exciting step into your journey with us.