Ethical Sourcing Officer (China)

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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.