As a Supply Chain Sustainability Manager, you will lead our supplier sustainability audit, and remediation program. You will gather and analyze compliance data, drive program improvement and provide clear reporting on our progress. This role will oversee collaboration with third-party audit firms and ensure our suppliers meet standards in human rights, labor practices, environmental compliance, carbon emissions, health & safety, and business ethics. You will serve as the key liaison between our brand, external auditors, and suppliers—driving audit quality, risk assessment, and corrective action execution
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Partner with Leader of Sustainability to continuously improve the social and environmental responsibility program
- Work with external auditors to implement third party audit and remediation process
- Engage directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders of Partner Management, Quality, Sourcing team to drive continuous performance improvement.
- Analyze and report ESG data (including carbon emission and 3rd party audit) to support leadership decision-making and compliance assurance.
- Develop in-house platform capabilities for ESG data management to help drive resource and process efficiencies. Included, but not limited to, GHG inventory management and reporting, social compliance audit management.
- Enable visibility beyond Tier 1 to Tier 2 suppliers to help identify, prioritize, and mitigate ESG supply chain risks.
- Support strategic sourcing decisions by providing expert analysis of supplier performance.
- Participate in collaborations and external initiatives to benchmark, align, and elevate Specialized’s sustainability standards.
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in supplier sustainability, ISO14064-7, social responsibility, human rights audit or related manufacturing compliance programs.
- Strong analytical and communication skills to manage complex cross-functional topics.
- Proven ability to work across cultures, functions, and regions with clarity and empathy.
- Organized and agile, able to prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Data-driven mindset with strong command of Excel and ESG reporting tools (experience with GHG, audit systems, or databases is a plus).
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Sustainability, or Supply Chain Management (advanced degree is a plus).
- Willingness to travel occasionally across Asia for on-site audits or supplier reviews.
- Well-versed in key standards for corporate social responsibility (CSR) audits, including ILO indicators of forced labor, SA8000, WRAP principles, RBA Code of Conduct, and related frameworks.
- Understand the culture, language, business environment, and customs of the countries where suppliers are located.
- Possessing a social compliance audit certification is a plus.
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What We Do
Founded on the principle of performance and fueled by innovation, our focus on the rider and their needs is our constant. From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commuters—if you ride, we’re for you. The passion we have for sharing our love of bikes with the world can be seen in those who choose to work here. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, CA, the passionate and creative teammates at Specialized have designed and manufactured the world's most innovative bikes and gear since 1974.
Are you ready to join our team and help pedal the planet forward?
