Responsible Sourcing Manager
4 months ago
Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste company, we are proudly manufacturing nutritious, 'better-for-you" snacks known as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain - and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.
So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together. Join us as our **Responsible Sourcing Manager.**
**Position Summary/Objective**:
**Primary Responsibilities**:
- _ Strategy Development_
- Support the develop and implementation a responsible sourcing strategy that aligns which aligns with Riverside’s strategic corporate objectives including impact goals and values
- Identify key areas of risk in the value chain and develop mitigation plans
- Work with cross-functional teams to integrate responsible sourcing practices into current and future procurement processes
- Lead in negotiating contracts and pricing agreements with vendor partners to secure favourable and win-win terms and conditions
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Vendor Partner Management_
- Build, nurture and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners to ensure win-win outcomes in addition to the continuous development and adherence of Riverside’s responsible sourcing policies
- Identify and evaluate potential partners based on quality, reliability, sustainability, cost, and other relevant factors
- Conduct regular vendor assessments and audits to ensure compliance with Riverside’s high ethical, social, and environmental standards
- Collaborate with vendor partners to develop improvement plans where needed and monitor their progress
- Identify opportunities of collaboration with strategic partners to amplify our social and environmental impact objectives
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Risk Management & Compliance_
- Participate in and lead long-term planning, strategic initiatives with a lens of future-proofing our value chain
- Monitor and assess emerging risks and opportunities related to market trends, ethical sourcing, environmental impact, and human rights challenges within Riverside’s supply chain
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to responsible sourcing while striving to have Riverside be an industry leader
- Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting on responsible sourcing metrics across Riverside’s global supply chain
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Stakeholder Engagement_
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, quality, R&D, innovation, regulatory and impact teams, to ensure alignment on responsible sourcing initiatives
- Engage with external stakeholders, such as NGOs, industry groups, and regulatory bodies, to stay informed of best practices and emerging trends
- Communicate the company’s responsible sourcing efforts and achievements to both internal and external audiences
- Attend trade shows, join various organizations/associations and create connections to further build the Riverside network and sphere of influence
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Continuous Improvement_
- Continuously evaluate and improve Riverside’s responsible sourcing processes and practices in alignment with our purpose to inspire others to do the same.
- Identify and implement initiatives to optimize the sourcing process and increase efficiency
- Lead initiatives to drive innovation in responsible sourcing and supply chain management which will elevate the industry as a whole
- Stay up to date with industry trends and leading practices in responsible sourcing and share knowledge within the organization
**Education & Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on Sustainability or Ethical Sourcing
- Minimum of 2 years managing a team
- Experience in vendor management, auditing, and risk assessment
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
**_Preferred Qualifications:_**
- Master’s degree in Sustainability Studies, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Certification in sustainable sourcing, ethical supply chain management, or a related area
- Experience working in an international supply chain environment
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards (e.g., Organic, Fair Trade, FSC, RSPO)
- Strong understanding of responsible sourcing principl
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