Sourcing & Sustainability Specialist

Manufacturing
Victoria (Australia), Australia
February 17, 2025
Full-time
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Job Description

We are looking for a Sourcing & Sustainability Specialist to manage all Sourcing & Sustainability Operations within the business. This role will be responsible for maintaining Supplier records, Supplier Manuals, and Processes while driving sustainability reporting across the Brandbank business.

The successful candidate will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to evolve and innovate Brandbank’s sustainability resources, supplier management processes, and compliance frameworks.

The Role

  • Manage and update Supplier Manuals & the Supplier portal to align with business needs.
  • Research, create, present & publish internal resources to be used for Brand teams training and learning.
  • Maintain and review the supplier database, supporting team decision-making.
  • Oversee the Supplier onboarding & induction process, ensuring smooth transitions and compliance.
  • Maintain up-to-date compliance records to ensure suppliers meet mandatory requirements.
  • Support the execution of the Group Sourcing & Sustainability Strategy across all brands.
  • Lead and project manage assigned initiatives within the Sourcing & Sustainability team.
  • Research and develop learning materials for Trademark fibres across all brands.
  • Maintain and update Responsible Material Sourcing Guidelines for brand teams.
  • Manage Brandbank’s memberships with Sustainability partners.
  • Oversee Trademark membership management, including Better Cotton data analysis and verification submissions.
  • Conduct data analysis and contribute to sustainability reporting system improvements.
  • On-site role 5-days per week, based in our St Kilda Road offices.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in a Production or similar role within the apparel/accessories industry.
  • Experience in Sustainability and reporting to external organisations (APCO, Baptist World Aid, Better Cotton) preferred.
  • Strong ability to take initiative and apply critical thinking.
  • Confident in asking questions and offering insights.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Problem solver with a creative and solutions-focused mindset.
  • Proficient in Excel and Word (Intermediate level or above).

About Brandbank Group

Brandbank was founded on bold creative thinking. We exist to ensure that the entire experience of a brand is brilliantly designed and beautifully connected, and the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Our growing business is built on a house of carefully curated brands, each chosen for a specific reason to deliver rich connections to our customers. Brandbank Group consists of Seed Heritage, Unison, Allkinds, Commonry, kikki.K & FINE-DAY.

WHY JOIN THE BRANDBANK GROUP TEAM?

  • Generous discounts across all Brandbank Brands!
  • Opportunity to work for a uniquely Australian Retail Group with a global vision
  • Supportive team culture and environment
  • Employee Referral Program – be rewarded for referring great new people to our team
  • Health and Wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program.

If you are passionate about sustainability and sourcing within the retail industry, we would love to hear from you! APPLY NOW.

Click the link below to explore more! https://www.brandbankgroup.com.au/our-talent/careers

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