About Fairphone
Fairphone is more than just a company - we are a global leader in sustainable, modular electronics, on a mission to change the electronics industry from the inside out. Built on strong social and environmental values, we are a diverse and inclusive team from all walks of life creating market consumer electronics that make a real impact.
At Fairphone, you will find a supportive and safe space where everyone can be themselves, collaborate openly, and have the freedom to learn and grow - because that’s how we innovate and drive change together!
So… are you a proactive, self-motivated team player who loves taking initiative and bringing positive energy? Do you thrive in a fast-moving start-up or scale-up environment? Are you a great communicator who values collaboration and embraces different perspectives? And most importantly, do you feel a strong connection to Fairphone’s mission and values? If you're nodding along and thinking, “Yes, that’s me!”, then check out our vacancy below!
Please know that we acknowledge that we are living in a time where the use of AI can bring many efficiencies and support. However, we want to know the real YOU. Please try to limit the use of AI tools to generate answers to the application; we value authenticity and encourage you to use your creativity!
Location: Amsterdam (you should have the right to work in the Netherlands)
Hours: 40 h/week
Start: ASAP
Deadline to apply: October 24th
Contract duration: one year with a possible extension to an indefinite term based on performance
About your role
The Reuse and Recovery Manager is primarily responsible for executing tasks related to the recovery and reuse of Fairphone products, contributing to circular economy initiatives. This role involves a significant focus on operational delivery and task execution within Fairphone's take-back programs, device refurbishment processes and repurpose strategies within the Circular operations team, part of the broader Operations Services department. This role is dedicated to expanding the circularity of our products by optimizing the reverse logistics flow, maximizing device recovery, and enhancing the quality and volume of refurbished products for resale. This position will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Commercial team, Product team, Impact team, and others.
Key Responsibilities & Objectives
Key Responsibilities - Refurbishment Operations: Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of device and spare parts refurbishment, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to established standards.
- Take-Back Programs: Develop, implement, and manage our take-back programs for collecting End of Life (EOL) or used Fairphone products from customers. This involves coordinating logistics, communication, buyback values and onboarding new products and/or processes into our take-back programs.
- Spare parts harvesting: Implement and manage processes to recover and reuse functional components from returned or end-of-life products, maximizing resource utilization and minimizing waste.
- End of life management: Review End of Life (EOL) scenarios for products, considering demand, repair graded inventory, and units available for dismantling, to determine necessary harvesting and repair strategies.
- Business Case Development: Develop and present business cases for new reuse and recovery initiatives, outlining potential financial impact.
Key Objectives
The objective of the role is to design, analyze and continuously improve and set up processes relevant to take-back, refurbishment and reuse initiatives.
- Execute and Optimize Fairphone's Circular Programs: Drive the effective execution of tasks and operational deliveries within the Fairphone Reuse and Recycling program and the company's refurbishment processes.
- Strategic Contribution: Provide expert input on circular initiatives, ensuring that recovery and reuse perspectives are integrated into the product life cycle of Fairphone’s products.
- Program Implementation and Management: Oversee the smooth implementation and ongoing management of programs focused on product lifecycle extension and responsible end-of-life processes.
- Enable Circular Growth: Actively support the Circular Operations team in scaling up their circular initiatives, ultimately contributing to increased value for the company.
About us
DEI @Fairphone
At Fairphone, we care about people, planet and you. It’s natural that we see diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as an essential part of how we work together and do business.
We support and further strengthen our inclusive work environment and culture by more formally implementing various DEI efforts to ensure all Fairphoners feel included, respected, and supported.
