Responsible & Ethical Sourcing Senior Manager/Manager (Group Function)

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The challenge is to:

• Lead the Responsible and Ethical Sourcing Team in executing the DFI Sustainability Strategy, focusing on product, packaging, and supplier ethical standards.
• Responsible for developing workstreams and strategies across raw materials, sourcing, environmental impacts within the supply chain, and circular economy.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring, including setting standards and targets, and establishing robust procedures that sustain and enhance DFI Retail Group’s reputation.
• Help govern sustainability roadmaps to ensure implementation of time-bound commitments, including tracking tasks/KPIs and regular progress reporting.

• Develop to become a subject matter expert across sustainability matters.
• Support team members in developing expertise and understanding of each sustainability area in scope.
• Brief and train members on the What, How, and When for sustainability workstreams.
• Proactively coach internal stakeholders.
• Provide expertise and guidance on sustainability to Communication and Consumer Affairs, Marketing, Sourcing, Technical, Commercial teams, and suppliers.

• Act as the key point of contact for all product-related sustainability queries—both internal and external.
• Engage with key internal stakeholders to understand customer expectations, commercial challenges/opportunities, and reputational risks.
• Partner with Group Communication and Consumer Affairs and applicable third parties.

• Conduct research, develop, and implement policies, communications, and training for each workstream to deliver sustainability objectives.
• Perform thorough research and engage with external experts to understand the science behind sustainability challenges and initiatives.
• Work with Regulatory Affairs and Legal teams to manage new regulatory shifts related to sustainability across DFI markets, ensuring seamless implementation.
• Horizon scan for emerging sustainability risks.

• Analyze and present solution options to the business, identifying opportunities to leverage competencies and scale to lead for customers

• Bachelor’s degree in business with Sustainability Focus / Sustainability / Sustainable Management or an equivalent qualification is desirable
• Minimum 5 years of extensive experience and knowledge in sustainable sourcing, environmental and circular economy principles in relation to product supply chains
• Demonstrable impact through leading cross-functional projects. Experience in Western markets and local markets such as ASEAN and China will be preferred
• Good command of both written & spoken English
• Demonstrated team leadership and development
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and work under pressure
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines with demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and negotiating skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Independent, hard-working and self-motivated.