Responsible Sourcing Program Manager

HP•Vancouver, WA

7d•$105,050 - $161,800

About The Position

This is an Expert staff-level position within HP’s Global Responsible Sourcing Team. The role leads strategic responsible sourcing and human rights initiatives through cross-functional influence, program leadership, stakeholder engagement, and operational execution. The successful candidate will collaborate across procurement, supply chain, legal, sustainability, and customer-facing teams to build scalable processes and translate responsible sourcing, regulatory, and human rights requirements into practical business solutions. The position drives high-impact programs, governance, and execution; represents HP with customers and external stakeholders; and helps the company manage risk, meet evolving stakeholder expectations, and advance its responsible sourcing strategy. The role requires an experienced collaborator able to lead through ambiguity and balance business objectives, stakeholder expectations, operational realities, and risk considerations. The recommended background is a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and typically 8 or more years of relevant experience. Legal training or experience with international human rights standards is preferred. Fluency in English and strong executive-level written and verbal communication skills are required; additional languages are a plus. The position is full-time. The stated U.S. annual pay range is $105,050 to $161,800, with additional opportunities for bonus and/or equity. HP offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Typically 8 or more years of relevant experience in public affairs, responsible sourcing, human rights, sustainability, supply chain due diligence, policy, regulatory strategy, or stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently as a senior subject matter expert in a global, matrixed organization.
Fluency in English and strong executive-level written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of public affairs, policy analysis, advocacy strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of human rights, labor standards, living wage, responsible recruitment, forced labor prevention, and responsible exit principles.
Knowledge of responsible sourcing management systems, supplier requirements, supplier training, and capability building.
Knowledge of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence, regulatory readiness, and implementation planning.
Knowledge of executive communication, thought leadership, policy writing, issue management, and cross-functional influence.
Cross-organizational skills in effective communication, results orientation, learning agility, digital fluency, and customer centricity.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Rights, Law, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain, International Relations, Business, or a related field.
Legal training or experience with international human rights standards.
Additional languages for global stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

Lead development, governance, and continuous improvement of existing and future sub-tier supply-chain due diligence efforts.
Design and project-manage programs to identify, assess, mitigate, and prevent risks.
Ensure cross-functional alignment with Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Compliance, and Government Affairs to implement responsible sourcing priorities and initiatives.
Lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects from strategy through execution, establishing operating models, decision-making processes, accountability mechanisms, and performance measures.
Advise internal teams and external stakeholders, translating responsible sourcing, human rights, sustainability, and regulatory topics into practical business guidance and customer-relevant messaging.
Develop executive-ready recommendations, briefings, and communications on emerging risks, stakeholder concerns, legislative developments, and strategic priorities.
Support customer engagement on responsible sourcing, coordinating cross-functional responses to inquiries, assessments, due diligence requests, audits, and escalations.
Translate technical topics into clear business and customer-facing communications, align stakeholders on commitments and positions, and drive resolution of issues and requests.
Monitor emerging trends, customer requirements, regulatory developments, and industry expectations; convert insights into implementation strategies, engagement plans, and organizational priorities.
Provide leadership in ambiguous and rapidly evolving situations, balancing business objectives, stakeholder expectations, operational realities, and risk considerations.