Manager Sustainable Supply Chain

Fortescue Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Metals Group is seeking a senior leader to oversee the Sustainable Supply Chain within Contracts & Procurement. You will drive governance, risk-based due diligence, and supplier verification across a global, complex supply chain.

The role requires strategic leadership, stakeholder management and a track record of improving sustainability outcomes. Reporting to the Director Procurement, you will guide policy implementation, collaborate with Group Sustainability and external partners,

Qualifications

• Five+ years in strategic program leadership or related roles.
• Experience balancing governance, risk and business priorities.
• Ability to develop governance frameworks in complex organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and executive reporting abilities.
• Experience with governance, assurance and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sustainable Supply Chain program within C&P, setting priorities and delivering annual workplan across key pillars.
• Develop governance frameworks, processes, tools and controls to embed requirements.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to C&P leadership and contracting teams.
• Lead annual supplier verification program including site visits and audits.
• Drive supplier engagement and capability building for sustainability improvements.
• Build C&P capability through training and risk workshops.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial judgment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Reporting

Education

Sustainability / supply chain related degree

Job description

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Work Location: Perth Office – Fortescue's Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

Frequent overseas business travel will be required

Roster: 5 days on, 2 days off

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract / secondment

Summary

Our global Sustainable Supply Chain team supports Contracts and Procurement (C&P) to establish and maintain responsible, sustainable supply chains across our operations and products, reducing emissions, promoting decent work and driving circularity.

Reporting to the Director Procurement, you will lead Fortescue's Sustainable Supply Chain function within C&P, driving best practice across four priority pillars: Human Rights, Traceability, Circularity and Scope 3 emissions.

Working closely with Group Sustainability, C&P teams, Fortescue Zero, Aftermarket and China Operations, you will embed sustainable supply chain requirements across global procurement activities, strengthen supplier engagement and verification programs, and provide strategic advice to support responsible commercial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Fortescue's Sustainable Supply Chain program within C&P, establishing strategic priorities and delivering the annual workplan across Human Rights, Traceability, Circularity and Scope 3 emissions.
• Develop and strengthen governance frameworks, processes, tools and controls to embed sustainable supply chain requirements across sourcing and contract management.
• Provide strategic and technical advice to C&P leadership and contracting teams, supporting risk-based due diligence, commercial decision-making and effective risk mitigation.
• Lead the annual supplier verification program, including supplier site visits, worker welfare assessments, third-party assessments, traceability audits and remediation activities.
• Drive supplier engagement and capability building, partnering with strategic and higher-risk suppliers to improve sustainability performance, transparency and long‑term outcomes.
• Build C&P capability through targeted training, risk workshops and technical guidance to support consistent implementation of Sustainable Supply Chain requirements.
• Oversee reporting and external disclosures, providing insights on material supply chain risks, performance, emerging trends and legislative developments to senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with Group Sustainability, Fortescue Zero, Aftermarket, China Operations and operational teams to align priorities and strengthen global implementation.
• Represent C&P in relevant external stakeholder engagements and industry forums, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop the Sustainable Supply Chain team, ensuring clear accountability, effective delivery and a high‑performance culture.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum five years' experience in strategic program leadership, global procurement, commercial management, sustainable supply chain or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial judgement and demonstrated ability to balance governance, sustainability risks and business priorities to deliver practical outcomes.
• Proven ability to develop and implement governance frameworks, processes and controls within complex organisational environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to navigate challenging conversations and drive accountability across all levels.
• Excellent analytical, communication and reporting skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights and executive recommendations.
• Collaborative and solutions‑focused approach, with experience managing emerging risks, incidents and cross‑functional priorities.
• Experience in procurement, category management or commercial roles within complex global supply chains is highly regarded.
• Experience in sustainable supply chain governance, human rights due diligence, supplier risk management, verification and supplier capability building is highly regarded.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and international frameworks, including Australian and UK Modern Slavery Acts, EU Battery Regulations, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Due Diligence Guidance and ILO standards is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualifications in sustainability, international business, supply chain management, commerce or a related discipline, and experience improving governance, assurance and reporting processes, are highly regarded.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics.We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.