550 Bowie Street, Austin, TX, 78703-4644, United States
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren’t just a grocery store: we’re world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.
Job Description
Whole Foods Market is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Responsibility Manager to join our team in Austin, Texas. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our company responsible sourcing initiatives throughout the supply chain, focusing on human rights. This position will ensure our products are sourced ethically, legally and in line with our company values. This role is based in Austin, TX, with an expectation of being in the Store Support office five days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and apply best practices for identifying, mitigating, and remediating human rights impacts in our supply chains
- Collaborate with business partners on the development and implementation of social responsibility strategies across all our supply chains
- Conduct supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with our standards at onboarding, maintenance and adverse events
- Collaborate with buyers and product category managers to integrate responsible sourcing practices into procurement decisions
- Experience in process improvement, change management and cost optimization
- Experienced in managing relationships with third party responsible sourcing service providers.
- Manage and mitigate supply chain risks directly with suppliers related to social issues
- Provide expertise to product Merchandizing teams through trainings and consultation
- Manage supplier certifications and data collection for reporting and communication purposes
- Participate in drafting public-facing human rights disclosures for Whole Foods Market's website and other PR activities.
- Analyze data and report on key performance indicators and progress towards responsible sourcing goals
- Engage with multiple stakeholders to achieve systemic change and build strategic partnerships
- Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in responsible sourcing
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, International Procurement, or related field
- Desirable to have credentials such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), SA 8000, SEDEX, or Amfori-BRCI
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in responsible sourcing, preferably in the international food retail sector
- Strong knowledge of responsible sourcing in agriculture, fair trade practices, and ethical sourcing principles
- Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and data analysis tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Passion for human rights, sustainability, and ethical sourcing
- Ability to articulate complex topics clearly at all organizational levels
- Language skills desirable, particularly Spanish
Additional Requirements:
- Understanding of WFM business, retail food industry, and key supplier partners
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25% of the time)