Supplier Sustainability Mgr, Global Supply Management

Why join us?
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HermanMiller means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows HermanMiller to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

Supplier Sustainability Mgr, Global Supply Management

MillerKnoll is looking for a Supplier Sustainability Mgr to join our Global Supply Management organization. As a Supplier Sustainability Mgr, you will be responsible for managing and implementing initiatives in support of the company's sustainability strategy with a focus on Scope 3 emissions in our supply base. You identify and assess sustainability opportunities, develop and implement programs to reduce the company's environmental impact, and communicating progress against targets.

You will build momentum as force for change by engaging internal teams across product, corporate functions, broader manufacturing operations, and most critically within our tiered supply base to improve our environmental footprint. Achievement of our sustainability goals will be balanced with maintaining healthy, resilient, and reliable supply chains that can deliver our product strategies and achieve our margin goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee sustainable policies and strategies for MillerKnoll’s supply management organization and in-cooperation with corporate sustainability teams.
• Lead creation of targets and programs to be supported with execution across Global Supply Mgt, New Product Development, and Operations.
• Develop tools and methods to measure and improve sustainability in purchasing.
• Ensure that suppliers and service providers meet sustainability goals and requirements.
• Evaluate and monitor the performance of suppliers and service providers to assist and support their ability to meet sustainability criteria.
• Develop partnerships with sustainable suppliers and service providers.
• Engage with other compliance and legal teams to ensure social and environmental standards and laws are being met by suppliers and service providers.
• Analyze and recommend more sustainable purchasing alternatives.
• Participate in promotional activities and campaigns to raise awareness of sustainability achievements within supply base and internal organizations.
• Participate in working groups and committees related to sustainable purchasing advocacy.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that sustainable purchasing is included in their strategies and action plans.
• Track and identify trends and best practices to improve sustainability in purchasing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
• Strong understanding of sustainability principles and best practices
• Strong understanding of procurement principle and compliance, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues
• Preferred experience in sustainable sourcing, sustainable materials, or working on Scope 3 emissions impacts
• Experience working in the furniture or related consumer goods industry is a plus
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of personal integrity and business ethics
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. HermanMiller is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at [email protected].