Global Sustainability Lead : Human Rights Due Diligence
Description
Job Description for Global Sustainability Lead: Human Rights Due Diligence
Functional overview
The purpose of Asahi Procurement is to safeguard the existing value and to unlock new sources of sustainable value for Asahi, our customers, and the planet. This is done through partnering with Asahi business stakeholders and a high-performing supplier network.
Procurement capabilities are mobilized to improve product and service quality, mitigate risks, drive total cost of ownership and infuse top-line growth for Asahi local businesses.
Asahi Procurement aspires to be the partner of choice for internal clients as well as for external suppliers; trusted for being an inspirational business advocate; connecting people and driving sustainable procurement value; while aiming to achieve operational and transactional excellence to ensure business continuity.
Excellence in procurement is achieved by establishing strong partnerships for strategic internal and external cooperation, as well as responding innovatively and agilely to business disruptions and challenges.
No matter if Procurement people are based in Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Europe or any other location, there is a one-direction approach used to maximize value delivery in a consistent way.
Cost and Net Working Capital efficiency is equally important as proactive risk management is. The aspiration for continuity, sustainability, and circular economy is reflected in everything we do. Moreover, Procurement employees are not only experts in their categories but also ambassadors for corporate social responsibility. Following the Asahi Group philosophy, Procurement thinks globally and acts locally.
Job title
Global Sustainability Lead: Human Rights Due Diligence
Reporting to
Global Procurement Director: SUPPLIER INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY
Main interfaces
Internally
Senior leadership teams across the globe
Externally
Suppliers / other procurement organization / local authorities
Main purpose of the job
The Global Sustainability Lead: Human rights plays a crucial role in developing and implementing Human rights strategies in procurement. Providing leadership to the Procurement Sustainability teams globally, this role promotes best practices across all regions and drives human rights initiatives. A key accountability includes improving human rights aspects within Asahi Supply chain globally. This role also focuses on building strong stakeholder relationships and managing supplier partnerships, with a specific focus on human rights within sustainability. The ideal candidate will monitor, evaluate and enhance practices related to human rights within Asahi supply chain. Ultimately, this role supports Procurement's sustainability and the continuous improvement of Procurement capabilities and practices, aligning these with Asahi's overall strategy.
Accountabilities and deliverables
1. Develop and lead the Asahi’s global human rights strategy for the supply chain
2. Align human rights goals with broader corporate sustainability and social responsibility objectives
3. Monitor emerging trends, regulations, and innovations to anticipate and address future challenges
4. Oversee the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of human rights policies, standards, and supplier code of conduct
5. Ensure alignment with international frameworks and standards to keep the program up to date and relevant
6. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for human rights in the supply chain and track progress against the targets
7. Develop clear strategy and implementation roadmap to achieve the targets
8. Work closely with all regions and category teams globally to increase capabilities on human rights
9. Present program updates to internal and external stakeholders.
10. Develop the success stories for internal and external communication
11. Develop and maintain strong partnership with suppliers focusing on agenda-specific aspects such as performance
12. Cross functional collaboration to drive efficiency making use of right tools and technology platforms
Requirements
Qualification criteria
- University degree, preferably in human rights, sustainability or equivalent (master’s degree preferred)
- Proficiency in English
- 10+ years of professional experience, in Human rights management within supply chain
- International experience from multinational company
- 3+ years of proven managerial experience
- Strong leadership, project management and communication skills
Benefits
Competitive salary package.
Health, Life and Dental coverage.
Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Dynamic and inclusive work environment.
