Responsible Sourcing Specialist

A leading global retailer is seeking a Responsible Sourcing Specialist to join its Hong Kong team, focusing on ethical sourcing, social compliance, and sustainability across Asian markets.

Key responsibilities:

As a Responsible Sourcing Specialist based in Hong Kong, you will support and enhance the organisation’s ethical sourcing programme across multiple Asian markets, ensuring full compliance with social and environmental standards.

• Execute and support the Responsible Sourcing programme in collaboration with internal teams and third-party service providers
• Partner with cross-functional sourcing and merchant teams in vendor selection to ensure alignment with ethical sourcing standards
• Ensure suppliers comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct, including legal, labour, human rights, ethical, and environmental requirements
• Coordinate, support, and monitor social audit planning and execution with third-party auditors
• Conduct occasional social compliance audits based on established protocols to assess supplier adherence
• Review audit reports, identify and escalate noncompliance issues, and support investigations into Code of Conduct violations
• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement corrective action plans while maintaining accurate compliance records and audit schedules

Candidate profile:

You will bring strong experience in responsible sourcing or social compliance within a complex, international retail or sourcing environment, with proven ability to manage audits and stakeholder relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; internationally recognised auditor training or certification is an advantage
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Social Compliance Officer within a comparable retail or sourcing organisation
• Strong knowledge of global social compliance frameworks including ICTI, BSCI, SA8000, WRAP, and SEDEX
• Experience working in large-scale sourcing or buying offices, ideally within a US retail environment
• In-depth understanding of social compliance risks and challenges across Asian manufacturing regions (e.g., China, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh)
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including quality assurance and regulatory functions, within matrix organisations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with the ability to deliver accurate outputs under tight timelines
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and adaptability in fast-changing environments

About the company:

This organisation is a globally recognised retailer committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and responsible supply chain management. It fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture where employees are empowered through training, flexibility, and global exposure. With a strong focus on transparency and social impact, the company provides a platform to drive meaningful change across international supply networks.

Keywords: responsible sourcing, social compliance, audit protocols, ethical sourcing, vendor management

What’s next:

If you are passionate about building ethical and sustainable supply chains, apply now!