Title:  Senior Ethical Sourcing Officer

KAS Pty Limited is a part of Anko Sourcing, the exclusive direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group that operates the iconic retail brands Kmart Australia, Target Australia and Catch. Anko Sourcing’s operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia including China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam, supporting an annual sourcing capability of US $ 2.5 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.

Brighter futures start here!

Join the Anko Sourcing family and unlock your potential in a nurturing and collaborative work environment. Anko Sourcing is on the lookout for driven professionals who share our passion for innovation and making a positive impact.

Be part of something extraordinary with Anko Sourcing.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Ethical Sourcing Officer to join our dynamic Ethical Sourcing team. In this role, you will be responsible for the effective implementation of all ethical sourcing and sustainability initiatives. You will engage with internal stakeholders, factories, vendors and third party audit firms to drive our commitment to ethical practices and sustainability.

Job Accountabilities

• Support the development and implementation of the ethical sourcing strategies.
• Conduct on-site assessment, review audit reports and engage with suppliers on remediations.
• Manage third-party audit firms to deliver high quality Kmart Group ES audits, including training, shadow audits and review processes.
• Ensure accurate and complete records are maintained in the systems and prepare analytical reports.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement ethical sourcing and sustainability initiatives, including supply chain traceability, living wage, women empowerment, upstream social and environmental performance (FSLM and FEM), and scope 3 emissions data collection and verification (FDM).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ethical sourcing, social compliance, or sustainability roles.
• Strong understanding of ethical trade policies, international social compliance codes, and environmental standards.
• Ability to analyse complex data to identify areas for improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in managing projects and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in training internal teams and suppliers on ethical sourcing standards.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and levels.
• Responsible, detail-oriented, flexible, and a good team player.
• Mature, self-motivated, with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Proficient in both written and spoken Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.

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.