Supply Chain Sustainability Manager

Job Title: Sourcing Manager, Net Zero / Supply Chain Sustainability Manager

Location: Bellevue/Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extensions)

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager, Net Zero to help drive sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives across a global technology supply chain. This role sits at the intersection of strategic sourcing, supplier sustainability, and emissions reduction, partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders to advance decarbonization goals and improve supply chain sustainability performance.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in supplier engagement, sustainability programs, greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, and cross-functional program management.

Responsibilities:

Sustainability & Supplier Engagement

Lead sustainability initiatives with strategic suppliers to support emissions reduction and sustainability commitments.

Partner with suppliers to develop and implement decarbonization plans and improvement roadmaps.

Establish sustainability expectations and monitor supplier compliance with agreed objectives.

Conduct supplier onboarding, training, and ongoing engagement activities.

Supplier Relationship Management

Manage a portfolio of strategic suppliers across infrastructure, manufacturing, hardware, or related categories.

Develop supplier sustainability scorecards and performance metrics.

Conduct regular supplier business reviews and track sustainability progress.

Drive continuous improvement programs focused on emissions transparency and environmental performance.

Emissions Data & Reporting

Support supplier emissions data collection, validation, and quality improvement efforts.

Work with suppliers to improve accuracy, completeness, and consistency of GHG reporting.

Analyze sustainability data and communicate insights to internal stakeholders.

Assist in developing emissions reduction models, business cases, and reporting frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with sourcing, legal, engineering, sustainability, operations, and external stakeholders.

Support sustainability integration into procurement and supplier management processes.

Present findings, recommendations, and program updates to leadership teams.

Contribute to long-term sustainability and Net Zero strategies.

Top 3 Skills:

• Supply Chain Sustainability
• GHG Accounting & Scope 3 Emissions
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or related fields.

Strong understanding of:

GHG Protocol

Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Product Carbon Footprints (PCF)

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

Sustainability reporting frameworks

• Experience managing supplier relationships and driving performance improvement programs.
• Experience negotiating supplier commitments and working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sustainability, emissions, and operational data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work across global time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within data centers, cloud infrastructure, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, networking, or hardware industries.
• Experience with supplier emissions reporting and sustainability data validation.
• Knowledge of science-based targets and supply chain decarbonization strategies.
• Familiarity with clean energy procurement concepts, renewable energy programs, or carbon reduction initiatives.
• Experience engaging Tier 2 suppliers and broader supply chain sustainability programs.
• Professional certifications or advanced education in sustainability, supply chain, environmental science, engineering, or related disciplines.