Responsible Sourcing Lead (15-month Fixed Term Contract), Sustainable – Amazon Store
Description**This is a 15-month Fixed Term Contract**Join us at the edge of Amazon's sustainability initiatives. At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth, and our Worldwide Sustainability (WWS) organization capitalizes on Amazon's scale and speed to build a more resilient and sustainable company. We manage our social and environmental impacts globally and drive solutions that enable our customers, businesses, and the world to become more sustainable.Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge, our commitment to reach net-zero carbon across our global operations by 2040. As part of the Worldwide Environment team, Amazon's Sustainable Selection team envisions a world where the more sustainable products of today are the conventional products of tomorrow. We're looking for an individual to drive responsible sourcing initiatives across the company related to wood, pulp, and paper.In this role, you'll engage with multiple cross-functional teams who source these commodities to help execute a responsible sourcing roadmap. This involves rolling out a risk framework, providing guidance on responsible sourcing processes, and supporting teams in identifying and mitigating high-risk sourcing issues.
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Key job responsibilities
Implement responsible sourcing risk framework and collaborate cross-functionally to embed it into business practices
Support internal teams in integrating sourcing risk data into procurement decisions and business planning
Work cross-functionally with teams to gather data and implement sustainability programs
Collaborate with Sustainable Science and Sustainable Technology teams on data collection methodologies and proxy processes to quantify sourcing risks, while monitoring changes over time.
Stay current on emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices
Develop recommendations for enhancing sustainability initiatives and ensuring compliance
Evaluate sustainability programs against regulatory requirements and industry benchmarks
Analyze complex sustainability policies, regulations, and certification standards to assess their impact on Amazon's operations and supply chain
Produce well-researched reports and presentations for leadership on sustainability topics
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, or related field
Experience in sustainability policy analysis, environmental consulting, or related role
Strong analytical and research skills
Excellent writing skills with experience producing detailed reports and presentations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in influencing senior leadership through data driven insights
Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders
Master's degree in Sustainability, Environmental Policy, or related field
Experience in sustainability policy analysis or environmental consulting
Knowledge of sustainability certifications (e.g., FSC, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance)
Familiarity with EU environmental regulations, especially EUDR
Experience in retail or e-commerce sustainability
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