Sourcing sustainability specialist W/M

Salomon; Annecy; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading sporting goods company based in Annecy is seeking a Sourcing Sustainability Specialist to implement responsible sourcing practices across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in sustainability programs and knowledge of supplier auditing solutions. Responsibilities include analyzing supplier performance, supporting the onboarding processes, and collaborating with purchasing teams. This role offers a permanent contract in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience in implementing sustainability programs.
• Technical knowledge of corporate sustainability, focusing on environmental and social aspects.
• Experience with supplier sustainability auditing and rating solutions.

Responsabilités

• Analyze supplier sustainability risk assessment results.
• Support the onboarding of buyers and suppliers.
• Review supplier sustainability assessments for compliance.

Connaissances

Sustainable procurement

Supplier sustainability auditing

Corporate sustainability knowledge

International standards knowledge

Communication in English (C1)

Formation

Master’s degree in sustainability or business administration or engineering

Outils

EcoVadis

SEDEX

HIGG

Description du poste

Company Description

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

Job Description

Driven by sustainable procurement, you aim to implement responsible sourcing practices that reduce supplier risks while generating positive impacts on people and the environment across the supply chain. Your structured approach and strong sense of accountability position you as a key contributor to long‑term, responsible performance.

We are offering the opportunity to join our team as a Sourcing Sustainability Specialist (W/M), a strategic role at the heart of ethical, social, and environmental challenges within our supply chain.

Supplier sustainability evaluation and performance

• Analyze supplier sustainability risk assessment results to define supplier evaluation strategies
• Provide support for the onboarding of buyers and suppliers in the supplier sustainability evaluation process
• Review supplier sustainability assessments and monitor compliance with the Amer Sports Supplier Code of Conduct
• Monitor suppliers’ alignment with Group/brand sustainability targets (e.g. SBTi targets)
• Monitor the implementation of improvement actions on human and labor rights topics (e.g. health and safety, discrimination, harassment, working conditions), as well as environmental topics (e.g. energy and greenhouse gas emissions, waste, chemicals)
• Provide regular reporting on supplier sustainability performance

Transversal projects

Provide support in continuous improvement and transversal projects (e.g. benchmarks on best practices, creation of policies/guidelines)

Collaboration

• Work with purchasing and sustainability teams to promote responsible purchasing practices and drive suppliers’ sustainability performance towards Amer Sports targets.
• Provide support/training to the purchasing teams on sustainability related topics

Your profile

• Minimum 3 years relevant working experience in implementing sustainability programs, preferably with a focus on sustainable procurement and/or sustainable supply chains.
• Technical knowledge of corporate sustainability, on both environmental and social pillars.
• Experience with supplier sustainability auditing and rating solutions (EcoVadis, SEDEX, AMFORI, HIGG, etc.)
• Knowledge of international standards, guidelines and regulations on sustainability due diligence (UN Guiding Principles, ILO Standards, CSDDD, ISO 20400, etc.)
• Experience working in an international & multicultural context.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sustainability or business administration or engineering, or any other equivalent qualification
• C1 English level

Additional Information

• Contract : Full time permanent
• Job based : Annecy