Responsible Sourcing Manager (Temporary For Up To 12 Months)

Autoliv Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to saving lives in the automotive industry. This role focuses on leading responsible sourcing strategies within supply chains, ensuring ethical practices and sustainability. You'll engage with diverse stakeholders, manage complex supply chains, and contribute to impactful training programs. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to innovation, this position offers a unique chance to make a difference in a global organization. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to drive change, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team culture

Impactful work in sustainability

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in responsible sourcing and supply chain sustainability.
• Strong knowledge of international labor standards and due diligence legislation.
• Experience managing complex, multi-tier supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of responsible sourcing strategies in supply chains.
• Conduct supplier-level risk assessments and audits.
• Develop training materials for suppliers on labor rights and compliance.

Skills

Responsible sourcing

Supply chain sustainability

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sustainability

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's or Master's degree in International Relations

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 worldwide, as well as mobility safety solutions. At Autoliv, we challenge and redefine the standards of mobility safety to sustainably deliver leading solutions.

In , our products saved 37, lives and reduced , injuries. Our approximately 65, colleagues in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives, with quality 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

1. Lead the implementation of responsible sourcing strategies in Autoliv supply chains, particularly within high-risk segments and high-risk geographies.
2. Scope of suppliers includes direct material suppliers, raw materials suppliers, and indirect suppliers, for Tier-1 and prioritized areas along the supply chain to Tier-N.
3. Lead the social responsibility risk-based approach in the 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.
4. Support the organization as second line of defense, engaging with internal teams, suppliers, and third-party auditors to design and implement corrective action plans based on audit findings and self-assessment questionnaires.
5. Coordinate with supplier quality, purchasing, compliance, and legal teams to ensure social responsibility management and responsible business practices are embedded into supply chain strategies and sourcing processes, such as onboarding, supplier selection, and management.
6. Lead planning and execution of training and workshops for suppliers and global/divisional teams to build awareness and capabilities in responsible sourcing, labor rights, and compliance requirements.
7. Develop and adapt training materials to different cultural and operational contexts, ensuring relevance and effectiveness for local suppliers and teams.
8. Represent the company in external supply chain sustainability forums, industry working groups, and multi-stakeholder platforms, as required.
9. Contribute to ESG disclosures, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder communications related to the supply chain.

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, SA) 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 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, reporting to the Global Director of Supply Chain Sustainability, with opportunities to contribute significantly to our sustainability roadmap.

Ideal start date: ASAP. The contract duration is 9-12 months.

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