We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since **** and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.
About the Team
We have the ambition to become Australia's most sustainable supermarket. As one of Australia's leading companies we need to show the way forward. By acting together now, we can create a better Australia for future generations.
About the Role
As the Ethical Sourcing Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to effectively manage the Ethical Sourcing Program through strong stakeholder engagement, analysing, assessing, and maintaining Program data; As well as making recommendations to support key stakeholders in determining remedial activities and next steps for compliance.
If you're someone driven to do good, make a real impact, and ensure ethical practices in the supply chain, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication on the status of compliance to the Ethical Sourcing Program, identify areas for improvement, seek opportunities to work proactively
Problem solve and collaborate to drive continuous improvement of the Ethical Sourcing program and standards within the supply chains.
Represent the Ethical Sourcing team on a weekly basis in front of key stakeholders within selected business units.
Provide strategic recommendations in a timely fashion to the broader Ethical Sourcing team, Business Units and GNFR procurers on supplier non-conformance and methods for supporting supplier to become compliant.
Use expert data management skills to provide accurate and concise updates on recommendations and next steps for all interactions.
Identify coaching needs, develop, and deliver key information to suppliers
As required support delivery of the Ethical Sourcing and Human Rights strategies, including project support and stakeholder engagement
Qualifications
3-5 years experience in ethical sourcing, human rights, risk, compliance, sustainability or equivalent.
Ethically minded, impact-driven, and passionate about making a difference; you're an exceptional communicator and relationship builder.
Self-motivated and capable of owning responsibilities, you bring strong proficiency in Excel.
Additional Skills
Experience in an ethical sourcing, risk, compliance, legal, quality, or equivalent role.
Skilled at preparing program policy, documentation
Background in ethical sourcing including understanding of international standards
Excellent stakeholder management Negotiation and Influencing skill
As required support delivery of the Ethical Sourcing and Human Rights strategies, including project support and stakeholder engagement
Benefits
Flexible working options:
We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
Office perks:
Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
Discounts:
Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
Reward through recognition:
Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
Opportunities for learning and development:
No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
Paid parental leave:
We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
Investment in your future:
Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
Applications close on 30 October *******:59P
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Recruitment Process
We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the 'Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site or email
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