Global Senior Manager, Socially & Environmentally Responsible Sourcing

About this role

Job Description The Role: 

As the Global Senior Manager of   Socially & Environmentally Responsible Sourcing , you will   lead and   drive the strategy of the   environmental   & socially responsible supply chain   program across direct and indirect supply chains. In this role, you will help strengthen sourcing practices, support business continuity, and promote clear standards for supplier performance across the   supplier   lifecycle. Working cross-functionally across the business, you will embed sourcing expectations into supplier selection, contracting, performance management, and continuous improvement.  

This role closely partners with Corporate Global Sustainability and other key stakeholders to translate corporate   objectives , policy requirements, and evolving regulatory expectations into practical supply chain processes, controls, and supplier-facing requirements.  This leader owns the Supplier Code of Conduct and associated governance, due diligence, and risk-based supplier oversight, including assessments, audits, mitigation actions, and issue resolution.  The role is also responsible for supply chain reporting, disclosures, and leadership updates, using metrics and dashboards to   assess   supplier behavior,   demonstrate   compliance to external stakeholders, and strengthen GM’s credibility on ESG performance across the supply base. This role also builds organizational capability by developing talent, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving execution through ambiguity and change  

  What   You’ll   Do (Responsibilities):   

• Own and evolve the   Socially & Environmentally Responsible sourcing   strategy,   roadmap, and governance, including policies, standards, and procedures aligned to the Supplier Code of Conduct and applicable regulations.  

• Lead supplier due diligence and assessment processes    

• Plan and manage supplier assessments and audits   (desktop and/or on-site) in collaboration with third parties and internal stakeholders; track findings, corrective action plans (CAPs), and verification of closure.  

• Build trust and partnerships   –   Partner   internally   with   Corporate Global Sustainability,   Purchasing   and Legal   to integrate requirements into sourcing packages, supplier onboarding, contracts, and supplier performance management (including training and communications).   Actively lead engagement with   external   industry   partners .  

• Develop and   maintain   program metrics,   dashboards, and management reporting; prepare leadership updates and support external reporting needs (e.g., customer requests, sustainability reporting, regulatory submissions).  

• Provide clear   and   timely   updates to senior leadership    

• Support and deploy innovative solutions   within your area .  

• Develop talent and organizational capability , including day-to-day coaching, performance management, and career development for team members, ensuring alignment with GM values and behaviors.  

Top candidates will   demonstrate :   

• E xperience running or advising on multi-tier traceability   programs , a strong understanding of the evolving global regulatory landscape, and the credibility to act as a trusted subject-matter expert for both customers and internal teams.   

• Deep   expertise   in Supply Chain   Sustainability/ESG,   and/or   Responsible Sourcing , with   a track record   of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives or projects and driving measurable improvements within their function.  

• Expertise   in sustainable   sourcing and human rights due diligence concepts   (risk assessment, supplier engagement, audits/assessments, corrective action, and continuous improvement), including familiarity with common frameworks and expectations (e.g., OECD Due Diligence Guidance, Supplier Codes of Conduct)  

• Advanced communication and storytelling skills , including the ability to create executive-ready materials that translate complex concepts and data into clear, compelling insights.  

• Strong customer-centric leadership , with the ability to listen to the voice of the customer, influence stakeholders at multiple levels, and effectively teach and coach others.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ; able to interpret risk data, prioritize actions, and drive   timely   remediation in a dynamic environment  

• Strategic orientation and learning agility , with the ability to quickly adapt to   new information , environments, and priorities while constructively challenging the status quo within their scope.  

• Proven   people   leadership , including mentoring, motivating, and eliciting high performance from direct reports and cross-functional partners.  

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)  

• Bachelor’s degree   required

• 10+ years of experience in   Supply Chain , Procurement, Compliance, Sustainability/ESG,   and/or   Responsible Sourcing.   

• Proven   track record   of people leadership experience directly leading teams with a minimum of 4-5 people, driving results, and personal accountability with oneself and team    

• Proven negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills applied to complex, high-impact business decisions.  

• Demonstrated success   operating   in a multi-stakeholder environment, setting expectations, aligning stakeholders, and following through on commitments.  

• Strong project/program management capability, driving initiatives to completion under tight deadlines and competing priorities.  

• Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, concise messages for diverse audiences.  

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with   a track record   of leading and influencing cross-functional and global teams.  

• High comfort with ambiguity and autonomy, making sound decisions with incomplete   information   and   appropriate escalation .  

• Strong drive for results and change leadership, eff

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