Ethical Sourcing Officer

Employers

Ethical sourcing officers work for public and private sector companies in various industries. They work for a wide variety of businesses, both wholesale and retail, as well as for government agencies and supply chain companies. They work full time and they may also be hired as consultants for businesses that range from small stores to large global organizations. The Department of Labor does not yet provide data on ethical sourcing officers, but offers information on purchasing agents, managers, and buyers, who have similar job responsibilities. There are approximately 605,400 purchasing managers buyers, and agents working in the United States.

Starting Out

Ethical sourcing officers may get started in this profession through an internship while in college. They may also start in an entry-level position in the procurement or purchasing department of a company. They find employment opportunities through professional associations and by searching job postings on companies' Web sites. They also find job listings on sites such as Indeed, LinkedIn, SimplyHired, among many others.