Director of Strategic Sourcing Compliance
Signet Jewelers
Ethical Sourcing Executive
Twinings
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- <div><!--block--><em>Great People Work Here. <br><br></em>Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers. <br><br></div><div><!--block-->We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.<br><br>The Ethical Sourcing Executive – Kenya, part of the Global Social Impact and Sustainability (SI & S) team, is responsible for understanding conditions in Twinings’ supply chain in Kenya and other African regions (mainly tea and herbs). This role involves assessing supply chain processes, monitoring social and environmental risks, and supporting improvement initiatives to promote sustainability and ethical sourcing.</div><div><!--block--> </div><div><!--block-->This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Twinings' ESG strategy and Sourced with Care programme (SwC), driving positive and sustainable impacts in the supply chain. The role goes beyond traditional social audits, focusing on assessing conditions in participatory and comprehensive manners, driving improvements, and supporting the implementation of remediation actions and projects to enhance the quality of life in sourcing communities, including gender, living conditions, livelihoods, health, nutrition and good working environment. </div>
Requirements
- <ul><li>Minimum of 3 years7 experience in relevant fields, with a strong understanding of global agricultural supply chain dynamics (preferably tea & herbs). Prior experience of working with international suppliers or within supply chain operations is essential.</li><li>Strong understanding of ethical sourcing principles and sustainability practices.</li><li>A passion for engaging with local communities and driving social and environmental change in the agriculture supply chain.</li><li>Previous experience of conducting Community-based participatory research or needs assessments</li><li>Strong communication skills 2a0verbal and written (in English).</li><li>Ability to travel up to 60% of the time (domestic and international), sometimes with basic facilities.</li><li>Up to date knowledge and good command of MS Office (word, excel and power point are must) and other supply chain software.</li><li>Enthusiastic individual, able to work autonomously as well as being a team player. </li><li>Ability to work independently, and to be able to organise own work schedule</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Knowledge of agriculture supply chain and issues related to responsible sourcing.</li></ul>
