Manager, Responsible Sourcing
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Brooks Running · Washington, SeattlePrepare for this interview
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About the role
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we'll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no "I" in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something. Let's run there. Your Job: As the Manager, Responsible Sourcing at Brooks, you will lead and advance Brooks' global approach to responsible manufacturing across finished goods and materials. You will oversee programs in social compliance, remediation, worker voice, training, fair compensation, responsible purchasing practices, and supply chain traceability. You will work cross-functionally with Sourcing, Legal, Sustainability, and Trade Compliance, as well as directly with manufacturing partners. You will help protect the human rights of workers in Brooks' supply chain and ensure factory partners meet the Brooks Supplier Code of Conduct and applicable regulatory requirements while continuously improving performance. You will bring strong program leadership, effective supplier engagement, and the ability to translate standards and expectations into practical implementation across a global supplier base.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Responsibility, International Relations, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, or related field; equivalent combination of education and years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s); Master's degree preferred but not required
- 7+ years of experience in responsible supply chain or related role, preferably within the footwear and apparel industry
- 3+ years of management and/or leadership experience preferred
- Excellent understanding of social and environmental global supply chain issues
- Experience and knowledge in the Higg Index suite of tools and the Fair Labor Association preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading programs and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans and translate strategy into action
- Experience managing budgets and program performance metrics
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
- Strong analytical skills and experience in collecting and evaluating complex data with the ability to translate into meaningful insights that can be clearly articulated to stakeholders
- Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Travel 10% domestically/internationally
- Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
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