Global Sustainability Specialist: Human Rights Due Diligence

Job Description for Global Sustainability Specialist: 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 Specialist: 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 specialist : Human Rights Due Diligence plays a crucial role in implementing Human rights strategies in procurement. 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. Implement Asahi’s global human rights strategy for the supply chain

2. Support alignment of human rights goals with broader corporate sustainability and social responsibility objectives

3. Assist in maintaining compliance with international human rights frameworks and local labour laws.

4. Creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of human rights policies, standards, and supplier code of conduct

5. Support to ensure alignment with international frameworks and standards to keep the program up to date and relevant

6. Support development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for human rights in the supply chain and track progress against the targets

7. Support development of roadmap and ensure execution of it to achieve the targets

8. Work closely with all regions and category teams globally to support capabilities improvement on human rights

9. Present program updates to internal and external stakeholders.

10. Support development of 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

13. Represent Asahi in external forums, industry collaborations, and advocacy initiatives as needed

Qualification criteria

• University degree, preferably in human rights, sustainability or equivalent (master’s degree preferred)
• Proficiency in English
• 5+ years of professional experience, in Human rights management within supply chain
• International experience from multinational company
• Strong project management and communication skills

Competitive salary package.

Health, Life and Dental coverage.

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Dynamic and inclusive work environment.