Ethical Sourcing Advisor

Cotton On Group; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working options

In-house restaurant & wellness centre

Subsidised onsite childcare

Employee discounts across brands

Wellness support 24/7

Job summary

Cotton On Group is hiring an Ethical Sourcing Advisor on a 12-month contract based in Geelong, Australia. You will drive responsible sourcing, partner with suppliers and internal teams, and support reporting and continuous improvement across a global supply chain.

The role focuses on compliance, data management and education to ensure suppliers meet ethical sourcing expectations while supporting sustainable business practices within a dynamic fashion and lifestyle brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in ethical sourcing, production, compliance or a related field.
• Ability to build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Ethical Sourcing Program across Cotton On's supply chain.
• Partner with suppliers, production teams and stakeholders to drive compliance.
• Manage supplier onboarding and monitor compliance against sourcing standards.
• Drive corrective action plans and contribute to reporting and insights for business decisions.

Skills

Ethical sourcing

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Training & education

Prioritisation

Social impact

Job description

Do you speak fashion? We're hiring, let’s chat!

ABOUT US

Born in Australia, loved around the world.

At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.

We’re playfully rebellious and always optimistic. Join our world and let's do good things together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity for an Ethical Sourcing Advisor to join our team on a 12 month contract and help drive responsible sourcing practices across Cotton On's global supply chain.

Supporting the delivery of our Ethical Sourcing Program, you'll partner closely with suppliers, production teams and key stakeholders to drive ethical compliance, improve supplier performance and support responsible sourcing practices. You'll help manage supplier onboarding, monitor compliance against our ethical sourcing standards, drive corrective action plans and contribute to reporting and insights that inform business decisions.

This is a highly collaborative role where you'll balance relationship building, compliance, data management and education to ensure our suppliers understand and meet Cotton On's ethical sourcing expectations while driving continuous improvement across our supply chain.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in ethical sourcing, production, compliance or a related field
• An ability to build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and opportunities
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence facilitating training and education programs
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to balance multiple priorities
• A passion for responsible business practices and creating positive social impact

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working options & people-first leave initiatives
• Access to our world-class Support Centre, with an in-house restaurant & state-of-the-art wellness centre featuring free gym & holistic health services
• Subsidised onsite childcare centre
• 50% off our Brands | Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi Shoes, Typo, Factorie & Supre
• 24/7 Wellness support – mental health, relationships, family + more
• Local & Global career growth
• Discounts for you & your family – medical, travel, financial + more
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward + recognise our team
• Returnity - Paid program for new parents heading back to work
• Bring your dog to work
• Recognition, team connection moments & more!

Cotton On’s purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives. Born in Australia, Cotton On is a global fashion and lifestyle retailer with eight brands across 22 countries and 1,500 stores. Powered by 20,000 team members, who together with our customers, are making a positive impact through one life-changing Foundation. Taking their Aussie lifestyle to the world and delivering Good along the way, Cotton On brands offer youthful fashion and lifestyle products across women's, men’s, kids, body, accessories and stationery.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we may support you in completing the job application process.