Senior Global Sustainable Supply Chain Lead

Fortescue; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue is seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainable Supply Chain in our Perth office. The role leads the C&P Sustainable Supply Chain program across Human Rights, Traceability, Circularity and Scope 3 emissions, with frequent overseas travel on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis.

You will partner with Group Sustainability and global procurement teams to embed responsible supply chain requirements, strengthen supplier verification, and provide strategic guidance to support commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in strategic program leadership, procurement or sustainable supply chain.
• Strong governance, risk and compliance understanding.
• Excellent communication and executive reporting skills.
• Ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Knowledge of global sustainability frameworks and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sustainable Supply Chain program within Contracts & Procurement across Human Rights, Traceability, Circularity and Scope 3 emissions.
• Develop governance frameworks, processes, tools, and controls for sustainable supply chain requirements.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance to C&P leadership, supporting due diligence and risk mitigation.
• Oversee supplier verification programs, site visits, assess worker welfare and remediation activities.
• Drive supplier engagement and capability building to improve sustainability performance.
• Build CP capability through training and risk workshops.
• Oversee reporting and external disclosures to senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with Group Sustainability and operations to align priorities globally.
• Represent CP in external forums to promote best practice and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop the Sustainable Supply Chain team to high performance.

Skills

Strategic program leadership

Global procurement

Sustainable supply chain

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Sustainability / SCM / related degree

Job description

Fortescue is seeking a Senior Manager, Sustainable Supply Chain in our Perth office. The role leads the C&P Sustainable Supply Chain program across Human Rights, Traceability, Circularity and Scope 3 emissions, with frequent overseas travel on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis.

You will partner with Group Sustainability and global procurement teams to embed responsible supply chain requirements, strengthen supplier verification, and provide strategic guidance to support commercial decisions.