Senior Director, Global Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability

The Senior Director, Global Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability serves as a senior leader and subject matter authority on human rights and environmental risk across the global supply chain. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, this role is accountable for the design and execution of human rights and environmental due diligence frameworks, including the identification, escalation, and remediation of complex risks. This leader plays a critical role in protecting workers, ecosystems, and enterprise reputation by ensuring that high-risk issues are surfaced early, addressed with rigor, and resolved in alignment with company values and evolving regulatory expectations. About the Job Key Results Critical human rights and environmental risks are identified, escalated, and remediated with urgency and rigor Effective global human rights and environmental due diligence frameworks are implemented and continuously strengthened Strong, credible grievance and remediation outcomes, including resolution of complex and high-risk cases Regulatory readiness across global human rights and environmental requirements, with defensible and audit-ready processes Consistent enforcement of responsible sourcing standards across all sourcing regions and supplier tiers High-performing, engaged global team with deep subject matter expertise Strong supplier accountability, including measurable improvement in compliance and risk reduction Budget adherence and operational effectiveness Key Responsibilities 1. Human Rights & Environmental Risk Leadership (35%)* Lead global human rights and environmental risk management across the supply chain. Own the design and execution of due diligence frameworks, including human rights impact assessments (HRIAs), environmental risk identification, and supplier risk segmentation. Oversee the investigation, escalation, and resolution of complex and high-risk issues, including labor rights violations, forced labor, and environmental harm. Exercise independent judgment in determining when issues require escalation to senior leadership. 2. Accountability & Operational Integration (20%)* Ensure responsible sourcing standards are embedded and enforced across sourcing, product development, and supply chain operations. Establish clear accountability mechanisms and partner with cross-functional leaders to drive adherence to human rights and environmental requirements. 3. Strategy & Emerging Risk Management (15%)* Anticipate emerging human rights and environmental risks across global supply chains and translate evolving regulatory expectations into actionable operating models. Continuously refine program strategy to address new and complex risk environments. 4. External Engagement & Issue Management (10%) Engage with NGOs, trade unions, industry groups, and other external stakeholders on sensitive and high-risk issues. Represent the company in complex external situations, including investigations, allegations, and disputes. 5. Team Leadership & Development (15%)* Lead, coach, and develop a global team of responsible sourcing professionals. Build deep subject matter expertise within the team and foster a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement. 6. Disclosures, Reporting & Governance (5%) Ensure accurate, defensible, and audit-ready disclosures related to human rights and environmental performance. Maintain integrity of data and reporting processes in alignment with regulatory and internal standards. Additional Information and Key Metrics Human rights risk identification and resolution effectiveness Grievance mechanism outcomes and remediation timelines Environmental risk mitigation (e.g., water stewardship, chemical management) Regulatory compliance and audit performance Supplier accountability and corrective action outcomes Participation and leadership in relevant industry initiatives (e.g., Higg, SLCP, MSIs) Execution of climate and environmental goals within the supply chain Ownership of supplier code of conduct, technical standards, and governance frameworks About You Minimum Education Required Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Human Rights, Law, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Years and Type of Experience Required 20+ years of experience in global responsible sourcing, human rights, environmental risk, or supply chain sustainability Recognized expertise in human rights due diligence, labor rights, and/or environmental risk within complex global supply chains Experience operating in high-risk geographies and managing complex multi-tier supplier environments Track record handling sensitive investigations, escalations, and remediation of high-risk issues Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Deep knowledge of human rights frameworks, labor standards, and environmental risk management Strong ethical judgment and willingness to challenge business decisions when necessary Experience managing high-risk issues, investigations, and escalations Credibility engaging with external stakeholders, including NGOs, regulators, and labor organizations Ability to operate independently in complex, ambiguous, and high-pressure situations Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills across a global, matrixed organization Data-driven mindset with systems orientation Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to travel internationally Complexity and Accountability This role operates with a high degree of independence and accountability for global human rights and environmental risk. Responsible for ensuring risks are proactively identified, escalated, and addressed, balancing business priorities with ethical, regulatory, and reputational considerations. Operates within a complex, global organization with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, requiring sound judgm