Senior Sustainability & Risk Specialist

Lewis Davey; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Davey in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is seeking a Senior Sustainability & Risk Specialist to lead supplier sustainability assessments, compliance reviews, and risk management activities that support supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring programmes.

The role suits a professional with 5+ years of experience in sustainability, auditing, compliance, supplier assessment, or risk management, who can review complex information and provide practical recommendations to clients and internal

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, compliance, auditing, or risk management.
• Experience reviewing policies, management systems, assessments, audits, and compliance documentation.
• Strong communication with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier sustainability assessments, compliance reviews, and risk evaluation activities supporting supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring programmes.
• Review sustainability documentation, certifications, assessments, audit findings, and related information to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide guidance and practical recommendations to clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on sustainability compliance and risk management.
• Research emerging sustainability requirements, standards, regulations, and industry developments to support the enhancement of products and programmes.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of sustainability and risk management services and solutions.
• Work collaboratively across different functions to improve processes and enhance the customer experience and support continuous improvement.
• Contribute to quality and information security management objectives aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001.
• Be willing to travel for work, with travel up to 25%.

Skills

Sustainability

Compliance

Auditing

Risk management

Supplier assessment

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Regulatory understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Supplier risk management platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Sustainability & Risk Specialist in the DFW area to lead supplier sustainability assessments, compliance reviews, and risk management activities that support supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring programmes. The role will suit someone with strong experience across sustainability, auditing, compliance, supplier assessment, or risk management, who can confidently review complex information, identify potential areas of risk, and provide practical recommendations to both clients and internal stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to apply your expertise across sustainability, compliance, and risk management while working with organisations across a range of industries. The successful individual will join a collaborative environment and play an important role in helping clients strengthen their supplier sustainability and risk management practices.

Who Should Apply?

The ideal candidate will be:

• A sustainability, compliance, audit, or risk professional with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Comfortable assessing complex information, identifying potential risks, and developing practical solutions
• Experienced in working with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders within a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator with a genuine interest in sustainability, compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier sustainability assessments, compliance reviews, and risk evaluation activities supporting supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring programmes
• Review sustainability documentation, certifications, assessments, audit findings, and related information to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
• Provide guidance and practical recommendations to clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on sustainability compliance and risk management
• Research emerging sustainability requirements, standards, regulations, and industry developments to support the enhancement of products and programmes
• Contribute to the development and delivery of sustainability and risk management services and solutions
• Work collaboratively across different functions to improve processes, enhance the customer experience, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to quality and information security management objectives aligned with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001
• Be willing to travel for work, with travel expected to be up to 25%

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited university, and/or equivalent professional experience
• Relevant qualifications or certifications in sustainability, auditing, compliance, risk management, or a related area would be advantageous

Knowledge & Skills

• 5+ years’ experience within sustainability, compliance, auditing, risk management, supplier assessment, or a related discipline
• Experience reviewing policies, management systems, assessments, audits, certifications, and compliance documentation
• Understanding of sustainability standards, audit frameworks, and supplier risk management practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements and communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with supplier risk, sustainability assessment, or compliance management platforms would be advantageous