Our Company: ISN was established in 2001 and is a global leader in contractor and supplier management. We work closely with a variety of household-name clients in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, Latin America, and the Middle East to connect them with safe and reliable contractors and suppliers and incorporate a level of due diligence in the contractor management process.
Job Summary:
The Senior Sustainability & Risk Specialist is responsible for leading supplier sustainability assessment, compliance, and risk management activities that support supplier qualification and ongoing monitoring programs. Leveraging expertise in audit and assessment frameworks, supplier risk evaluation, and sustainability compliance requirements, this role reviews supplier documentation, identifies potential risks, and provides recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
Why Join ISN?
This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in sustainability, compliance, and risk management to solve real-world challenges for clients across a variety of industries. You'll work alongside a collaborative team and play a meaningful role in helping organizations strengthen their sustainability and risk management practices.
Who Should Apply?
- Sustainability, compliance, or risk professional with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Enjoys evaluating complex issues, identifying risks, and developing practical solutions
- Comfortable working with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communicator with a passion for sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead supplier sustainability assessment, compliance review, and risk evaluation activities that support supplier qualification and monitoring programs
- Review sustainability-related documentation, certifications, assessments, and audit findings to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
- Provide guidance and recommendations to clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding sustainability compliance and risk management
- Research emerging sustainability requirements, standards, and industry trends to support product and program enhancements
- Support the development and delivery of ISN and Transparency One (TCY) sustainability and risk management offerings
- Partner cross-functionally to improve processes, enhance customer experience, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Support ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 quality and information security management objectives
- Up to 25% travel
Education and Training
- Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental, Business, Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited university and/or equivalent work experience
- Sustainability, auditing, compliance, risk management, or related certifications preferred
Knowledge and Skills
5+ years of experience in sustainability, compliance, auditing, risk management, supplier assessment, or a related field
Experience reviewing policies, management systems, assessments, audits, certifications, or compliance documentation
Familiarity with sustainability standards, audit frameworks, and supplier risk management practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to interpret technical requirements and communicate findings to diverse audiences
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Technical knowledge of the ISNetworld platform is a plus
ISN Benefits*
- 100% company-paid monthly insurance premiums for employees and dependents
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 4% retirement matching
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid time off
- 0-1 year – 15 day (pro-rated first year)
- 1-5 years – 20 days
- 5-10 years – 25 days
- 10+ years – 30 days
- Holidays – 13 paid holidays
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Complimentary parking space or monthly reimbursement for DART public transportation
- Team-building activities and events, including quarterly kick-off meetings and community volunteer day
- Matching charitable gift program
- Professional development & training opportunities
- Wellness Program: Focuses on community, financial, mental, nutrition, physical and social health
- Business casual, jeans allowed
Onsite Requirements: Employees must be within a commutable distance to the office and be willing to come into the office for required trainings, events, team activities, and meetings. Employees are required to be in-person during training and at least 4 days per week on an ongoing basis.
*All benefits are subject to change with notice to the employee
All job offers will be contingent on successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
ISN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
