Job Opportunities Responsible Sourcing Senior Project Manager

Responsible Sourcing Senior Project Manager - Precious Metals

CONTEXT

Based in Bellevue, the Responsible Sourcing Precious Metals Senior Project Manager will support the deployment of the Responsible Sourcing program for precious metals, through the following elements:

• Supply Chain risk profile, based on Environmental, Social, Governance - "ESG" - criteria
• Risk mapping - suppliers' activities, subcontractors and more generally of any supply chain stakeholders up to the raw material sources
• Continuous evaluation of suppliers and subcontractors in coordination with our Maisons and Manufacturing Competence Centers
• Risk mitigation actions
• Escalation and reporting mechanisms

The mission is to enhance, implement and manage the precious metal supply chain network and tools to support Varinor and Maisons to mitigate ESG and compliance risks. He/She will be a key partner of Varinor, the Group's own Swiss-based precious metal foundry and refinery centralising its fine gold procurement. He/She will be also driving sourcing intelligence activities.  In addition, he/she will support the Group Head of Precious materials in building a resilient responsible sourcing management system to answer the requirements of Swiss and transnational sustainability regulations. 

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Precious metals Supply chain mapping & risk assessment 

• Implement the OECD's five-step framework for risk-based due diligence in precious metals supply chain, focus critical on gold
• Build and maintain the supply chain database including all suppliers and raw materials due diligence related information
• Complete due diligence and analyse risk for refining partners and stakeholders
• Collaborate and share expertise with the Environment Responsible Sourcing team to enhance emission factors data

Stakeholders' management 

• Support Varinor in evaluating and selecting new gold sourcing sources
• Conduct tailored audits at all tier levels within gold supply chain
• Monitor stakeholders performance against ESG metrics and metals KPIs on a regular basis

Compliance & Certification Management 

• Define and monitor ad hoc due diligence exercise and ensure compliance with topic-related Swiss and transnational sustainability regulations as a priority
• Work in collaboration with the RJC and Training Project Manager in implementing RJC certifications and guidelines across precious metals supply chain
• Conduct internal audits and gap analyses against industry standards when required 

Animate the supply chain communities

• Support the Head of Precious Materials in the preparation in the Gold Committee, and escalation if required
• Organize periodic meetings with Varinor, Maisons, MCC and other relevant stakeholders to update strategies and communicate about risks evolution, audit results, and ongoing actions
• Prepare meetings minutes and provide supports to presentations

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

Experience and motivation are key:

• 7-10 years experience with proven project management and analytical skills
• Curiosity, rigor, anticipation and reliability
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in a cross-functional setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good knowledge of the Group and the Maisons or the gold industry is a plus
• Fluency in French and English
• Readiness to travel frequently within Europe and occasionally at international level

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential. 

- We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
- We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
- We care for the world we live in.

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US

1. If your application is selected, our Talent Acquisition Partner will reach out to you shortly for an introductory call.

2. As a next step, you will have interviews with the Head of Precious Materials, and any relevant internal stakeholder. Also, you will have a final interview with our HR Business Partner.