Global Sustainability Specialist - Supply Chain

Auria Solutions • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for Global Sustainability Specialist - Supply Chain to join our team!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Sustainability/ESG, or related functions within a global manufacturing environment, preferably automotive/Tier 1.
• Experience with Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, supplier sustainability programs, responsible sourcing initiatives, and ESG reporting frameworks such as EcoVadis, CDP, CSRD/ESRS, GRI, and SBTi.
• Proven ability to collect, validate, analyze, and report sustainability and operational data while supporting customer requests, regulatory compliance, and ESG reporting requirements.
• Strong experience working cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Sustainability teams, including the use of supplier sustainability software and ESG data management platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Auria's Global Supplier Sustainability Program, including supplier sustainability assessments, engagement processes, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate global supplier ESG data collection and validation, including greenhouse gas emissions, recycled content, renewable energy, water, waste, human rights, and other sustainability indicators.
• Support Scope 3 greenhouse gas accounting by improving supplier data quality, increasing primary data coverage, and coordinating supplier decarbonization initiatives.
• Manage supplier sustainability questionnaires and disclosure processes supporting EcoVadis, CDP Supply Chain, customer sustainability requests, CSRD, and corporate sustainability reporting.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement Teams to integrate sustainability criteria into supplier qualification, sourcing, onboarding, and performance evaluation processes.
• Monitor supplier compliance with Auria's Supplier Code of Conduct, Responsible Sourcing requirements, and ESG expectations, coordinating corrective action plans where required.
• Support implementation of responsible sourcing and supply chain due diligence processes, including ESG risk assessments and monitoring of regulatory developments affecting suppliers.
• Develop supplier communication materials, sustainability guidance documents, webinars, and training sessions to improve supplier ESG capabilities and engagement.
• Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools to monitor supplier sustainability performance, Scope 3 data quality, supplier participation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic sustainability projects and customer requirements.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve supply chain sustainability processes, data quality, reporting efficiency, and supplier collaboration through digitalization and process optimization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• full medical, dental and vision plan
• voluntary benefits
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior