Thesis: Development of a Supplier Sustainability Manual for Bufab

Background:

Bufab is a global supplier of fasteners and technical components with a strong focus on sustainability and ethical business practices. We are now looking for two driven students to develop a supplier manual (Supplier Sustainability Manual) to support our suppliers in their sustainability efforts. The thesis will be carried out at our headquarters in Värnamo, but remote work can be discussed. We also offer reimbursement for travel expenses.

Purpose and goal

The purpose of the thesis is to create a practical manual that our suppliers can use to improve their sustainability practices, including reducing carbon emissions, responsible material sourcing, and labor rights issues. The goal is for the manual to serve as a tool for suppliers to meet Bufab's sustainability requirements and thereby strengthen our supply chain.

Problem formulation

How can we develop a supplier manual that easily and effectively guides our suppliers to meet our high sustainability standards? How can the manual help suppliers improve their processes and ensure they meet both local and global sustainability requirements?

Method

Students will collect data by interviewing key personnel within Bufab. The work will also include an analysis of sustainability requirements and standards (e.g., Bufab’s requirements, CSRD; CSDDD; ISO 14001; ISO 45001 as well as others) and designing simple and practical guidelines that can be implemented by our suppliers.

Expected result and how to use it

Bufab will use the thesis to provide our suppliers with a concrete tool to improve their sustainability efforts. The students will contribute to a real business need and assist us in our endeavor to create a more sustainable supply chain.

Supervisor

Sergio Brambila, Group Sustainability Sourcing Coordinator at Bufab and Niklas Lindsköld, Group Sustainability Manager at Bufab.

Contact person

Sergio Brambila, sergio.brambila@bufab.com
Today, the Bufab group has around 1800 employees and 50+ wholly owned operational subsidiaries in 28 countries. Our employees are what makes our success. We offer freedom, responsibility, and development opportunities in an international environment and in a company characterized by entrepreneurs. At the same time, we maintain a lot of the company's family feeling that we have had since we were founded in 1977. The Bufab share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the short name "BUFAB". Read more about us at www.bufab.com.
Anställningsform: visstidsanställning (kortare än 3 månader) | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Värnamo | Län: Jönköpings län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: 2024/19 | Kontakt: Malin Henrysson 070369074, | Publicerat: 2024-11-05 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2024-12-10