Human Rights and Responsible Sourcing Expert

Apple

5d

About The Position

The Environment and Supply Chain Innovation team upholds Apple's values across our global supply chain. We're seeking a human rights lead for the EMEA region, focused on responsible materials sourcing and the nexus of environment and human rights. Sitting within Apple's Operations organization, this fast-paced role demands a working understanding of global supply chains and may expand to cover additional programs across our labor and human rights portfolio. You'll be both a strategic thinker and a credible external voice — engaging governments, civil society, and multilateral bodies while partnering across Apple's cross-functional teams on practical, business-minded solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in human rights, international development, law, sustainability, political science, natural resource governance, or a related field
• 15+ years of experience in human rights within extractive industries and/or upstream materials supply chains
• Deep knowledge of OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and ILO core conventions
• Proven expertise in CSDDD, the EU CRM Act, and the EU Forced Labour Regulation; direct experience with LkSG, the French Duty of Vigilance, or equivalent frameworks
• Demonstrated understanding of Just Transition principles, including community transition planning, economic diversification in resource-dependent regions, and climate-linked supply chain risks
• Willingness to travel 10-15% domestically and internationally, including to producing regions
• Experience running complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with civil society, multilateral institutions, and private sector actors
• Excellent written and verbal English; additional European languages are an asset
• Strategic thinker who translates complex regulatory and human rights issues into clear, actionable policy positions
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with ability to synthesize complex topics quickly under time pressure
• Strong stakeholder management across NGOs, civil society, governments, and standard-setting bodies
• Effective working both independently and collaboratively in cross-functional, international environments
• Highly organized, self-directed, and detail-oriented
• Genuine passion for social, environmental, and human rights responsibility

Nice To Haves

• additional European languages are an asset

Responsibilities

• Serve as Apple's subject matter expert on human rights risks in upstream extractive materials and renewable energy supply chains, in alignment with international standards and Apple's Supplier Code of Conduct
• Integrate Just Transition principles into upstream sourcing strategy, including affected communities, worker transitions, and supply chain decarbonization
• Lead regulatory preparedness for the EU CSDDD and other emerging supply chain legislation; monitor the landscape and translate developments into actionable intelligence
• Assess policy, program, and documentation gaps against regulatory requirements and build roadmaps to address them, including deep-tier supply chains
• Represent Apple in industry working groups, multilateral forums, and standard-setting bodies
• Build relationships -- primarily in Europe -- with NGOs, civil society, think tanks, and private sector partners; identify opportunities to advance Apple's human rights vision publicly
• Partner cross-functionally with Government Affairs, Legal, Corporate Communications, Business Compliance, Procurement, and business teams

What This Job Offers

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