Manager, Sourcing - Sustainability

If you were in the Manager, Sustainability -Sourcing role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Collaborating with stakeholders in the development and execution of Arc’teryx’s supply chain environmental impact programs with a heavy emphasis on progress towards our Scope 3 emissions reduction goals
• Connecting our sustainability goals, objectives and KPIs with overall business objectives and sourcing strategies
• Establishing, coaching and guiding a high-performing team to achieve our sustainability goals
• Identifying and evaluating suppliers based on sustainability criteria such as environmental impact, social responsibility, and ethical practices
• Developing relationships with suppliers to implement sustainability initiatives and drive improvements in their sustainability performance
• Supporting Vendor Sourcing on researching and identifying suppliers with good sustainability practices, including renewable energy program, eco-friendly manufacturing and social responsibility
• Collaborating with Sustainability Team and other internal stakeholders to develop sustainable and responsible procurement policies and guidelines
• Establishing Arc’teryx key performance indicators to measure the sustainability performance of suppliers and the overall sourcing function
• Analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and develop Arc’teryx strategies to address gaps in sustainability performance
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
• Working closely with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building
• Adhering to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities to expedite responsible purchasing practices as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Contributing to the development and execution of our climate roadmap within the scope of supply chain
• Developing a differentiated sustainability roadmap for each supplier in support of our supply base’s drive towards industry leading environmental and social labor practices
• Assessing and mitigating sustainability-related risks within the supply chain

Are you our next Manager, Sourcing - Sustainability?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain Management or Engineering
• You have 5+ years experience in procurement, supply chain management or sustainability including 3+ years’ experience in people leadership
• You have a strong understanding of sustainability principles, regulations, and best practices
• You have strong digital dexterity, including the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and leverage data
• You have proven business acumen and analytical skills to make data-driven decisions
• You have excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills
• You are a change agent in setting a clear vision, aligning stakeholders around common objectives, and fostering commitment to these objectives
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• Your passion for sustainability is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it