Responsible Sourcing Senior Project Manager - Precious Metals

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

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?

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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.