Senior Director, Global Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability

Senior Director, Global Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability page is loaded## Senior Director, Global Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainabilitylocations: HQ-Office, San Francisco, CA, USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R- Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.The **Senior Director, Global Responsible Sourcing & Supply Chain Sustainability** leads the execution and continuous improvement of global responsible sourcing and supply chain sustainability programs. Reporting to the Chief Sustainability Officer, this leader ensures environmental, labor, human rights, chemical management, and occupational health & safety standards are embedded across sourcing operations to mitigate risk, protect brand reputation, and support enterprise sustainability commitments.## **About the Job****Key Results:*** Responsible sourcing programs are effectively implemented across all sourcing regions.* Environmental and social risks are identified, mitigated, and reduced.* Global consistency in program governance and compliance systems.* Accurate and reliable data inputs for reporting and disclosures.* Strong supplier engagement and remediation performance.* High-performing and engaged global team.* Budget adherence and operational efficiency.**Additional Information and Key Metrics:*** Water stewardship targets (supply chain execution)* Worker well-being performance metrics* Chemical management compliance* Risk management & remediation timelines* Industry initiative participation (Higg, SLCP, MSIs)* Employee engagement scores* Supporting the execution of climate goals in the field* Oversight of Licensee responsible sourcing programs* Management and ownership of the supplier code of conduct and technical guidelines and SOPs* Management of the outcomes related to our supplier grievance mechanism* Active management of programmatic KPIs and metrics including the leadership dashboard* Lead investigations## **Key Responsibilities** (\* Essential Duty) **1. Responsible Sourcing Program Leadership (35%)\**** Lead environmental and social compliance programs across the global supply chain. Oversee supplier risk assessment, monitoring, corrective action, and remediation processes. Ensure alignment between sustainability programs and sourcing operations.**2. Operational Integration & Cross-Functional Alignment (20%)\**** Partner with Supply Chain and Product Development & Sourcing to embed responsible sourcing standards into business processes and supplier scorecards. Establish accountability across functions.**3. Strategy & Program Development (15%)\**** Translate enterprise sustainability goals into actionable supply chain programs and roadmaps. Continuously improve program design based on emerging risks and industry best practices.**4. External Engagement & Industry Collaboration (10%)*** Represent the company in relevant industry sustainability initiatives and build relationships with NGOs, governments, trade unions, and service providers.**5. Team Leadership & Development (15%)\**** Lead, coach, and develop a global team. Drive performance management, succession planning, and high employee engagement. Proxy for the CSO in some cases.**6. Disclosures, Reporting & Executive Support (5%)*** Provide insights and data to support disclosures and executive reporting. Ensure data integrity and audit readiness.## ## **About You****Minimum Education Required:*** Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field.* Master’s preferred.**Years and Type of Experience Required:*** 15–20+ years of experience in global responsible sourcing, ESG, environmental and social compliance, risk management, and supply chain sustainability leadership. Experience managing complex global systems and cross-cultural teams required.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:*** Strong leadership and global program management capability.* Deep knowledge of environmental management systems, labor standards, and human rights due diligence.* Regulatory and compliance expertise.* Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.* Data-driven mindset with systems orientation.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to travel internationally.**Complexity and Accountability:*** Responsible for global program consistency, risk mitigation systems, regulatory readiness, and accurate ESG reporting inputs.* Operates within a complex, matrixed organization balancing sustainability goals with business performance priorities.**Key Partners & Interaction:*** Internal: Sustainability, Supply Chain, Product Development & Sourcing, Commercial Operations, Legal, Finance, HR, Communications.* External: Suppliers, NGOs, Industry Associations, Government Officials, Trade Unions, Service Providers.**Scope:*** Global responsibility across all sourcing regions and supplier tiers.**Additional Information:*** This is a critical role to maintain compliance, mitigate enterprise risk, and protect corporate reputation through effective responsible sourcing governance.*This is a hybrid position based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.**The expected starting salary range for this role is $245,000-$267,000 per year**.**We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.*Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits .LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.## **EOE M/F/Disability/Vets**## ## **LOCATION**San Francisco, CA, USA## ## **FULL TIME/PART TIME**Full time**FILL DATE**This position is expected to be filled by 06/03/2026.##Our common thread: We're originals.From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.
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