Ethical Sourcing Manager

ANKO Sourcing the exclusive direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group that operates the iconic retail brands Kmart Australia and Target Australia. ANKO Sourcing operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia including China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam, supporting an annual sourcing capability of US $ 3 billion.

With our strong commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, we provide a full suite of procurement services from sourcing, merchandising, packaging, quality assurance, quality control and international supply chain.

At ANKO Sourcing, whether with KAS Pty Ltd or Target Australia Sourcing, you will be part of a dynamic, growing business that delivers incredible results through a clearly defined purpose and strategy. You will work in an environment that is highly supportive, collaborative and encourages innovation whilst providing autonomy and challenge.

You will have access to flexible working hours, health and wellness programs, competitive remuneration and training opportunities with development plans to support your career growth. We offer an empowering culture with strongly embedded organisational values that define who we are and everything we do.

The Ethical Sourcing Manager leads the delivery of Ethical Sourcing program requirements across assigned sourcing markets. The role is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet Kmart Group ethical sourcing standards through risk-based due diligence, audits, remediation follow-up, supplier engagement, worker voice processes, training and stakeholder collaboration.

The role also supports the ongoing improvement of the Ethical Sourcing program by strengthening supplier oversight, improving remediation outcomes, supporting grievance and worker voice mechanisms, and contributing to program governance, reporting and continuous improvement.

Ethical Sourcing program delivery

• Lead delivery of Ethical Sourcing requirements across assigned sourcing markets
• Ensure suppliers understand and comply with Kmart Group standards, policies and procedures
• Support rollout of updated ES tools, processes and program requirements

Audits, due diligence and remediation

• Conduct, review and oversee supplier audits, assessments and due diligence activities
• Support Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 supplier due diligence
• Track corrective actions, support remediation and escalate high-risk issues

Supplier engagement and capability building

• Build effective supplier relationships to support compliance and improvement
• Provide training, guidance and remediation support to suppliers
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier practices

Worker voice, investigations and external partners

• Support worker voice and grievance processes
• Support supplier-related investigations and remediation follow-up
• Manage engagement with audit firms, third-party partners and initiatives such as Better Work, Cascale, GEAR

Stakeholder management and reporting

• Partner with Sourcing, Quality, Risk and Compliance, Legal, P&C, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs teams
• Provide advice on ES risks, supplier issues and remediation priorities
• Maintain accurate ES data, reporting and governance records

Team, cost and continuous improvement

• Lead, coach and develop direct report(s)
• Manage ES activity costs, including audit, travel and third-party partner costs
• Contribute to improvement of ES tools, processes and governance

Total years of Experience Required - 15+ yrs

ANKO Sourcing values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose.