Responsible Sourcing Manager (temporary for up to 12 months)

TN Germany; Dachau; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to saving lives and enhancing safety in the automotive industry. As a Responsible Sourcing Manager, you will lead initiatives that ensure ethical and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain. With opportunities for professional growth, you will engage with diverse stakeholders and drive impactful change. This role promises a dynamic environment where your contributions will be valued, and your expertise will help shape a greener future in mobility. Be part of a team that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and excellence in every endeavor.

Leistungen

Professional Development Opportunities

Global Career Advancement

Collaborative Work Culture

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in responsible sourcing or supply chain sustainability.
• Experience in managing complex multi-tier supply chains.

Aufgaben

• Lead responsible sourcing strategies in high-risk supply chains.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure social responsibility in sourcing.

Kenntnisse

Responsible Sourcing

Supply Chain Sustainability

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Training and Development

International Labor Standards

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability

Degree in International Relations

Degree in Supply Chain Management

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Responsible Sourcing Manager (temporary for up to 12 months), Dachau

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09.05.2025

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23.06.2025

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Job Description:

Autoliv is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. Through our group companies, we develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for all major automotive manufacturers in the world as well as mobility safety solutions.

At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions. In 2024, our products saved 37,000 lives and reduced 600,000 injuries.

Our ~65,000 colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We drive innovation, research, and development at our 13 technical centers, with their 20 test tracks.

About Supply Chain Sustainability Team in Autoliv

The Sustainability team in Supply Chain Management ensures that every step of the supply chain—from sourcing to delivery—is environmentally responsible, ethically sound, and economically viable. With a strategic and risk based approach we reduce emissions, manage supplier ethics, and drive innovation to build a greener, more resilient supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of responsible sourcing strategies in Autoliv supply chains, particularly within high-risk segments and high-risk geographies. Scope of suppliers is Direct material suppliers, Raw materials suppliers and Indirect suppliers, for Tier-1 and in prioritized areas along supply chain to Tier-N.
• Lead the Social responsibility risk based approach in supply chain, with supplier-level risk assessments, data collection, audits, and follow-up on corrective action plans for social responsibility risks, in line with our global due diligence framework.
• Support the organization as Second line of defense, engage with internal organization, suppliers and third-party auditors to design and implement corrective action plans based on audit findings and self-assessment questionnaires.
• Coordinate with supplier quality, purchasing, compliance and legal teams to ensure social responsibility management and responsible business practice/criteria is embedded into supply chain strategies and sourcing processes, such as in onboarding, supplier selection and supplier management.
• Lead the planning and execution of trainings and workshops for suppliers and global/divisional teams to build awareness and capabilities in responsible sourcing, labor rights, and compliance requirements.
• Develop and adapt training materials to different cultural and operational contexts, ensuring relevance and effectiveness for local suppliers and teams.
• Where required, represent the company in external supply chain sustainability forums, industry working groups, and multi-stakeholder platforms, for responsible sourcing and social responsibility mgmt.
• Contribute to the supply chain preparations of ESG disclosures, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, International Relations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in responsible sourcing, supply chain sustainability, or ethical trade – preferably in the automotive industry.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-tier supply chains with a deep understanding of labor, environmental, and governance risks.
• Experience designing and delivering training and capability-building programs for diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong knowledge of international labor standards, grievance mechanisms, and due diligence legislation (e.g., CS3D, UK Modern Slavery Act, California Transparency Act).
• Familiarity with social auditing methodologies (e.g., SMETA, RBA, SA8000) and international frameworks such as the UNGPs, ILO Conventions, and EU/US due diligence regulations.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills.
• Experience working with suppliers in high-risk regions or sectors.
• Training-of-trainers (ToT) experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Why Autoliv?

• Impact: Be part of a company that is dedicated to saving lives and making a difference in the automotive industry.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global organization.
• Culture: Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The role can be based in Zug Switzerland or any other Autoliv office in Europe, and will report to Global Director Supply Chain Sustainability with the opportunity to make a strong contribution to our Supply Chain Sustainability roadmap.

Ideal start date: asap and the duration of the contract is 9-12 months.

We will consider only direct applications with a CV and a motivation letter in English via our Recruiting Tool (Team Tailor).