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Ethical Sourcing Officer

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Search online for companies that have ethical sourcing as part of their mission and learn more about where they source their products and services from and their reasons for their sourcing decisions. An internship or part-time job at one of these companies is an excellent way to gain exposure to this field. Ask your school's career services office for help with finding opportunities.

Read as much as you can about ethical sourcing to better understand the standards and practices involved, as well as the challenges and controversies that can arise. Visit the Sourcing Industry Group's Web site (https://sig.org) for industry news, blog posts, podcasts, and press releases. Explore the "career network" section also for job postings in ethical sourcing and procurement. Another way to explore this field is by attending industry events and meeting sourcing and procurement professionals. Find event listings on professional association's Web sites, such as the Association for Supply Chain Management (https://www.ascm.org/events) and the National Association of State Procurement Officials (https://www.naspo.org/events).

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