Company: Laisar Management Group
Location: Silver Spring, MD (Remote opportunities available)
Job Type: Contract/Project-Based
Pay: $65 - $125 per hour (based on experience and project scope)

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking experienced Supply Chain ESG & Due Diligence Specialists for project-based consulting engagements. This flexible opportunity allows you to collaborate on complex value chain assessments and responsible sourcing initiatives while building your consulting practice through association with our brand and thought leadership initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years experience in supply chain management, ESG due diligence, or responsible sourcing
• Proven expertise in supply chain mapping, risk assessment, and vendor evaluation processes
• Strong understanding of labor standards, human rights, and ethical sourcing principles
• Experience with supplier diversity programs and inclusive procurement initiatives
• Knowledge of supply chain sustainability frameworks and certification standards
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Sustainability, or related field
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to synthesize complex supply chain data
• Project management experience coordinating multi-stakeholder assessments
• Strong communication skills for engaging diverse supplier networks and internal teams
• Cultural sensitivity and experience working with global supply chains

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certifications: CSCP, CPSM, CSCMP, or equivalent supply chain credentials
• Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or Sustainability
• Experience with supply chain ESG regulations: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, California Transparency in Supply Chains Act
• Knowledge of conflict minerals reporting, modern slavery legislation, and forced labor compliance
• Background in supply chain technology platforms and supplier management systems
• Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and environmental impact analysis
• Industry expertise in manufacturing, retail, technology, or consumer goods
• Multilingual capabilities for international supplier engagement
• Third-party audit and verification experience

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Please submit:
1. Resume highlighting relevant supply chain ESG, due diligence, and responsible sourcing experience
2. Cover letter specifying your expertise in supply chain risk assessment and supplier engagement
3. 2-3 portfolio examples (supply chain assessments, due diligence reports, supplier scorecards, or sustainability audits)
4. Contact information for 2-3 professional references from recent supply chain or ESG projects

• Map and quantify upstream and downstream ESG impacts across global supply chains and value chains
• Conduct comprehensive supplier ESG assessments and due diligence evaluations
• Execute supply chain labor practices assessments to identify risks and ensure ethical standards
• Develop responsible sourcing metrics and sustainability performance monitoring systems
• Create supply chain reporting strategies that disclose sustainability impacts and risk mitigation measures
• Assess governance-related risks and oversight mechanisms across client value chains
• Collaborate with procurement teams to integrate ESG criteria into vendor selection processes
• Provide strategic guidance on emerging supply chain regulations and compliance requirements
• Contribute to thought leadership content and client-facing materials (optional)