Job DescriptionWhole 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) 

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.