Ethical Sourcing Officer (Dongguan, China)

Our client, a world leading retail group with global operations, is looking for an Ethical Sourcing Officer in their Dongguan Offices in China.  

Role Purpose:

The Ethical Sourcing Officer role will mainly focus on maintaining and enhancing the Ethical Sourcing Program within the groups supply chain operations. 

Role Profile:

Role Title: Ethical Sourcing Officer
Reporting To: Ethical Sourcing Manager
Role Location: Dongguan, China 

Responsibilities:

• Assist Manager to maintain and enhance the Ethical Sourcing Program. 
• Conduct factory assessment or visit to educate vendor and factory on Ethical Sourcing Program and best practice.
• Develop and carry out training or seminar for vendor, factory, third party audit firm and internal team members.
• Monitor third party audit activities and audit report quality.
• Support the work of the sustainability program and environmental project. (Higg Index, women empowerment, Modern Slavery, etc)
• Review and verify documents provided by vendor and factory.
• Review corrective action plan and support vendor and factory on continuous improvement.
• Prepare analytical report on Ethical Sourcing performance.
• Keep updated with industry standard and legislation in the countries.
• Frequent travel required.
• Ad Hoc projects as assigned by Management.
   

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years relevant experience, preferably in third party audit firm and buying office.
• Factory social compliance audit experience essential.
• Good knowledge of social compliance industry standard where required.
• Formal training in /BSCI/SA8000/ICTI/WRAP etc. is an advantage.
• A college degree holder or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• A good team player and able to work independently.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin are essential.
• Environmental background or other sustainability project leader experience is preferred.