Lead Sustainable Sourcing Manager

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
The Coles Own Brand Sustainable Sourcing plays a critical role in driving responsible sourcing standards to help mitigate potential environmental impacts across Coles Own Brand products to provide leading food, drink and home solutions that are delicious, sustainable and healthy for our customers.

You’ll find us working across all business units at Coles Supermarkets. Our team is passionate about leveraging our deep supplier relationships to drive material positive impact.

**About the role**

As the Lead Sustainable Sourcing Manager - Seafood you’ll work closely with and report into the Group Responsible Sourcing Manager to help deliver our Own Brand Responsible Sourcing strategy, leading the execution of the responsibly sourced seafood strategy for Coles Own Brand.

Additionally, you’ll develop a vision for sustainable seafood systems of the future at Coles with a key focus on building resilient supply chains.

You will:

- Lead sustainable sourcing strategies and governance to enhance sustainability credentials and stakeholder trust
- Lead and oversee seafood product portfolios as business strategic lead on seafood sustainability
- Develop and manage strategic research, policy and governance programs in collaboration with internal stakeholders, key suppliers, NGO’s and Government
- Lead the seafood governance program and supporting IT platforms, driving supplier integration, sustainability performance, and go-to-market strategies that commercialise our sustainability ambitions
- Communicate the Coles Own Brand responsibly sourced seafood programme and initiatives to Government, NGO’s and advocacy groups
- Oversee the strategic direction of internal Coles working groups and provide advice to key senior internal stakeholders

**About you and your skills**

You will have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Sustainability or a related field
- Auditor qualifications or extensive experience in governance and risk management
- Demonstrated experience in creating and implementing sustainable seafood strategies
- Strong knowledge of Australian and global seafood production systems, supply chains and external groups
- A demonstrated understanding of traceability programmes and verification systems
- The ability to build trust and relationships that support in delivering step change innovation
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various internal and external stakeholders

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**What’s in it for you?**:

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Flexible working options**:We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- ** Office perks**: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- ** Discounts**:Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- ** Reward through recognition**: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- ** Opportunities for learning and development**: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- ** Paid parental leave**: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- ** Investment in your future**:Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

**About the recruitment process**:
Job ID: 158642

Employment Type: Full time