Supply Chain Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sustainability organization is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to drive the implementation of the Chain of Custody Standard. The role requires a strong leader with experience in sustainability, data-driven decision making, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Competitive salary and hybrid working options available in London or Geneva.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Continuous learning and development

25 days paid annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in managing sustainability in textile sourcing.
• Proven experience in leading operations at scale.
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Lead the global rollout of Better Cotton's Chain of Custody Standard.
• Drive stakeholder engagement strategies within the cotton supply chain.
• Oversee the global ginner program and ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Sustainability knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Data-driven decision making

Process improvement

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Starting Date: ASAP

Contract type: Full‑time and open‑ended

Salary: 60,644 GBP (London) / 99,818 CHF (Geneva)

Location: London, Geneva

Application closing date: 24th November 2025

About the Job

Better Cotton is the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. We exist to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, the environment it grows in, and the sector’s future. We work with farmers, ginners, traders, brands, and retailers to deliver traceable, sustainable cotton at scale. The credible uptake of Better Cotton is key to meeting our ambitious 2030 strategy, and is essential for contributing to farmer capacity building through member funding derived from retailer and brand sourcing of Better Cotton.

We are now seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our Supply Chain Operations (SCO) team, driving the global adoption of our Chain of Custody Standard and certification systems. This is a high‑impact role with a clear link to our 2030 Strategy, directly enabling the uptake of Better Cotton worldwide. The role reports into the Director of SCO and line‑manages 3‑6 staff.

Are you purpose‑led and ready to embark on a journey to shape the future of sustainable cotton?

Join us at Better Cotton as the Global SCO Manager and lead within a global team driving Better Cotton sourcing in global supply chains, for the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative. We support more sustainable farming practices and farm livelihoods for nearly 3 million farmers in the Better Cotton network in 23 countries around the world.

The Challenge

Looking ahead to 2030, we are targeting reducing GHG emissions from cotton production by half, making big cuts in synthetic pesticide use, improving soil health across our network, improving farm income, and supporting women’s empowerment among farmers and farm workers.

As the Supply Chain Manager, you ensure that our Better Cotton Benchmark Countries, new production countries and existing countries where we have no local presence credibly embed our chain of custody standards, including traceability and certification, for increasing the sourcing of Better Cotton. This involves ensuring overall alignment with annual workplans by overseeing global operational metrics and data, reporting, risk management and coordinating our global ginner programme.

Areas that play to your strengths

• Lead the global rollout of Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody Standard across key markets, Better Cotton benchmark standard countries, including countries with no in‑country BCI teams.
• Drive stakeholder engagement strategies that target the most influential actors in the global cotton supply chain.
• Oversee the global ginner programme and SCO data function, ensuring operational excellence and evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Design and monitor performance dashboards, adapting strategies to maximise uptake and efficiency.
• Contribute to supply chain strategy, innovation, and risk mitigation, including advancing traceability systems.
• Supply chain performance reporting.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a diverse team of 3–6 professionals to deliver measurable, high‑quality outcomes.

We are looking for someone who has

Essential

• University degree, or equivalent higher education qualification, in a relevant field with a profound interest in sustainability.
• A knowledgeable textile professional with at least 5 years of experience managing sustainability aspects in textile sourcing, including traceability and system/material certification.
• A commercial mindset and a keen interest in sustainability.
• Proven experience leading and managing operations at scale.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate with stakeholders from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Experience leading teams and matrix resources in multicultural contexts.
• A self‑starter and fast learner who is comfortable managing uncertainty, is flexible, adaptable and reliable.
• Proficient in English (written and verbal).
• Data‑Driven Decision‑Making: Uses analytics to optimise workflows and improve efficiency and is proficient with software such as Excel and Power BI.
• Process Improvement: Identifies gaps and implements solutions that enhance performance.
• Collaborative Working: Partners across functions and geographies to deliver results.

Desirable

• Other language proficiency.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working – two to three days/week in the offices in central London or Geneva.
• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to one month per year.
• Flexible working, with core hours from 10 am to 4 pm local time.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Pension scheme.
• 25 days paid annual leave, plus 8‑9 bank holidays and a further 3 days off over Christmas.
• Enhanced parental benefits.
• A warm, positive working environment where everyone is valued.
• The opportunity to make your mark and make a difference.

Working arrangements

The position is full‑time (40 hours per week) and will be based either in London or Geneva. Better Cotton offers flexible working, with core hours being 10 am – 4 pm. The position will require overseas travel up to 20% annually.

Apply now

Send us your CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief cover letter (1 page maximum) by or before 24.11.2025 via this link.

In your cover letter, please include an explanation of why your experience is specifically relevant to this role at Better Cotton. We want to see your personal style – what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.

Better Cotton does not use artificial intelligence or automated screening tools in its hiring process. Every application is reviewed by our People & Culture team and relevant hiring managers to ensure a fair and human‑led assessment experience.

Our hiring process

• Initial Screening: Applicant screening is a crucial step in our recruitment process. This stage may involve a brief phone interview or video call to evaluate your suitability for the position. During this screening, we review resumes and cover letters, and may conduct initial background checks to narrow down the pool of applicants. Internal candidates are encouraged to inform their line manager about their application to promote transparency and help facilitate a smooth transition if selected.
• Interviews: If you successfully pass the initial screening, you will be invited for interviews. The interview process may include one or more rounds of interviews with various stakeholders, such as the hiring manager, team members, and potentially senior management. As an internal candidate, you may have discussions regarding your current responsibilities and how they will transition to the new position.
• Assessment and Testing: Depending on the role, you might be required to complete assessments, technical tests, or skills evaluations to gauge your competency and suitability for the position. Internal candidates may have the option to demonstrate their existing skills through current job performance or past project outcomes.
• Reference Checks: Once you progress further in the process, reference checks are conducted to validate your work history, skills, and qualifications, and for some roles, your education and criminal history. Internal candidates may be asked for references from current or previous supervisors within Better Cotton to provide insights into their performance and capabilities.
• Offer stage: After completing interviews, assessments, and reference checks, the hiring team evaluates your performance and fit for the role. If you are selected and your references are relevant and satisfactory, you will receive a formal job offer letter outlining the terms of employment, compensation, benefits, and any other relevant details. For internal candidates, the offer process may include a discussion about how your transition to the new role will be managed and any support needed for a smooth handover.

About Better Cotton

Better Cotton is a global not‑for‑profit organisation supporting the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level. We exist to catalyse the cotton farming community with partners, governments and others to continuously drive positive impact by setting standards and facilitating the supply and demand of more sustainable cotton from farm to brand. In just 15 years we have aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Join us in building a better, more sustainable future for cotton worldwide.

About our Values

• Trustworthy (including honest, transparent, credible)
• Integrity (including responsible, authentic)
• Positive (including problem‑solving, pragmatic)
• Engaging (including adaptable, inclusive, holistic)
• Daring (including courageous, innovative, game‑changing)

Being you @ Better Cotton

Better Cotton is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human, and financial resources.

We have a zero‑tolerance approach to any attitudes or behaviours that put children or adults at risk of harm. Safeguarding incidents are acts of serious misconduct and are grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including, dismissal and referral to relevant authorities for criminal prosecution. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.