Global Sustainability Specialist - Supply Chain

SustainabilityHybrid Remote, Southfield, MI


Description

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!

What you will do: 

  • 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.

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

  • An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as 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 you will bring:

  • 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.

Travel Requirements: 

  • As needed to support the sites 

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

  • Sustainability & ESG Expertise: 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.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Proven ability to collect, validate, analyze, and report sustainability and operational data while supporting customer requests, regulatory compliance, and ESG reporting requirements.
  • Collaboration & Technology: 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.

When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process.

Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.