Responsible Sourcing Manager (temporary for up to 12 months)

Autoliv Group; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to lead responsible sourcing strategies within their supply chain. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on sustainability practices in the automotive sector. You will engage with suppliers and internal teams to ensure ethical practices are embedded throughout the supply chain. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position allows for professional growth while contributing to a mission dedicated to saving lives. Join a dynamic team that values excellence and is committed to making a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement within a global organization

Innovative and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years in responsible sourcing and supply chain sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of international labor standards and due diligence legislation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Responsible sourcing

Supply chain sustainability

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Training delivery

International labor standards

Social auditing methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management

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 tosustainably 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).