Sustainability Manager - People & Human Rights, Volvo Group Purchasing

at  Volvo Group

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

READY TO SHAPE THE FUTURE TOGETHER WITH US?

Are you a curious changemaker who thrive in a fast-paced and global environment? Does the opportunity to make an impact through sustainable and responsible business practices excite you? Are you looking for a career where you grow and learn every day? Then this is a job for you!
In order to grow and excel within the challenges of sustainability, we will strengthen our team within Responsible Purchasing. We are now looking for a Sustainability Manager who will be responsible for building the Volvo Group Purchasing’s Human Rights compliance and due diligence program for the future.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE IN

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Group Trucks Purchasing has 125 BSEK in purchasing annual spend and 2,550 supply chain partners in serial production. We deliver the best possible products and service that bring value to our customers through scouting and working with high performing supply chain partners. We support Volvo Group’s mission ‘Driving prosperity through transport solutions’ through sustainability, business ethics and innovation. Joining us means working in a global context with 1,400 colleagues from diverse backgrounds and different nationalities across 25 countries while contributing to the core business and results of Volvo Group

• Develop and lead the implementation and scaling of the global Human Rights Due Diligence program for the Volvo Group supply network.
• Research, interpret, and apply Human Rights due diligence frameworks and guidelines related to supply chain activities as well as ensuring compliance with legal frameworks in close cooperation with Volvo Group Trucks Purchasing Legal & Compliance.
• Provide the Volvo Group Purchasing organization with direction on Human Rights compliance and due diligence based on current and future regulatory landscape globally. Provide coaching and training to continuously build knowledge and capabilities within the organization.
• Act as owner and secure development and implementation of relevant Human Rights due diligence tools, guidelines, directives, processes, and related targets..
• Together with the Responsible Purchasing team, actively contribute and take part in the buildup, implementation and roll-out of the Responsible Purchasing Roadmap
• Participating in external industry groups and compliance networks representing Volvo Group Purchasing.