Auditor, Textile Exchange

SCS Global Services Europe is seeking experienced freelance auditors qualified to conduct Textile Exchange audits to support certification services across Europe and neighboring regions.

Contract auditors will conduct third-party audits against Textile Exchange standards, primarily focused on recycled content and supply chain traceability within textile and related manufacturing sectors. These audits are conducted within accredited certification systems and follow established scheme requirements and SCS procedures.

Assignments may include on-site and remote audits of manufacturers, processors, recyclers, traders, and other supply chain actors. Auditors will be responsible for performing audits and preparing audit documentation; technical review responsibilities are handled internally by SCS technical staff.

SCS Global Services Europe is seeking experienced freelance auditors qualified to conduct Textile Exchange audits to support certification services across Europe and neighboring regions.

Contract auditors will conduct third-party audits against Textile Exchange standards, primarily focused on recycled content and supply chain traceability within textile and related manufacturing sectors. These audits are conducted within accredited certification systems and follow established scheme requirements and SCS procedures.

Assignments may include on-site and remote audits of manufacturers, processors, recyclers, traders, and other supply chain actors. Auditors will be responsible for performing audits and preparing audit documentation; technical review responsibilities are handled internally by SCS technical staff.

Auditors must already be qualified to audit one or more of the following Textile Exchange standards:

• Content Claim Standard (CCS)

• Global Recycled Standard (GRS)

• Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)

• Material Matter Standard (MMS)

Additional related programs that may be assigned depending on qualifications:

• SCS Recycled Content

• SCS Recycled Content – Metals

Auditors must already be qualified to audit one or more of the following Textile Exchange standards:

• Content Claim Standard (CCS)
• Global Recycled Standard (GRS)
• Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)
• Material Matter Standard (MMS)

• Additional related programs that may be assigned depending on qualifications:

• SCS Recycled Content
• SCS Recycled Content – Metals

• Conduct on-site and remote audits against Textile Exchange standards in accordance with scheme rules and SCS procedures

• Evaluate supply chain traceability, recycled content claims, and relevant production processes

• Collect objective evidence and assess compliance with applicable program requirements

• Prepare accurate and timely audit reports and supporting documentation

• Communicate professionally with SCS program staff and client representatives

• Support the documentation and closure of audit findings and corrective actions

• Maintain auditor competence and stay current with Textile Exchange program requirements

• Conduct on-site and remote audits against Textile Exchange standards in accordance with scheme rules and SCS procedures
• Evaluate supply chain traceability, recycled content claims, and relevant production processes
• Collect objective evidence and assess compliance with applicable program requirements
• Prepare accurate and timely audit reports and supporting documentation
• Communicate professionally with SCS program staff and client representatives
• Support the documentation and closure of audit findings and corrective actions
• Maintain auditor competence and stay current with Textile Exchange program requirements

Candidates must be already approved and qualified by Textile Exchange to conduct audits for one or more Textile Exchange standards.

This includes:

• Active qualification for GRS, RCS, CCS, or MMS audits

• Demonstrated experience conducting Textile Exchange audits within accredited certification systems

• Familiarity with Textile Exchange audit procedures, certification processes, and reporting expectations

Candidates who are not already approved Textile Exchange auditors will not be considered for this role.

• Professional fluency in English

• Additional European languages are advantageous (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish)

• Ability and willingness to travel within Europe

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines independently

Comfortable conducting both on-site and desk-based audits

• Candidates must be already approved and qualified by Textile Exchange to conduct audits for one or more Textile Exchange standards.

  This includes:

• Active qualification for GRS, RCS, CCS, or MMS audits
• Demonstrated experience conducting Textile Exchange audits within accredited certification systems
• Familiarity with Textile Exchange audit procedures, certification processes, and reporting expectations

• Candidates who are not already approved Textile Exchange auditors will not be considered for this role.

• Professional fluency in English
• Additional European languages are advantageous (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish)
• Ability and willingness to travel within Europe
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple audits and deadlines independently
• Comfortable conducting both on-site and desk-based audits

Auditors must demonstrate relevant professional experience within industries associated with Textile Exchange standards, including:

• Textile and apparel manufacturing

• Textile processing or finishing

• Recycling operations (textile, plastics, or related materials)

• Supply chain traceability systems

• Manufacturing sectors using recycled materials

• Auditors must demonstrate relevant professional experience within industries associated with Textile Exchange standards, including:

• Textile and apparel manufacturing
• Textile processing or finishing
• Recycling operations (textile, plastics, or related materials)
• Supply chain traceability systems
• Manufacturing sectors using recycled materials

The following experience is strongly valued and may enable additional audit opportunities:

The following experience is strongly valued and may enable additional audit opportunities:

• Experience auditing or verifying recycled materials and recycled content claims

• Familiarity with mass balance systems, material traceability, or chain-of-custody style verification

• Experience auditing or verifying recycled materials and recycled content claims
• Familiarity with mass balance systems, material traceability, or chain-of-custody style verification

• Qualification or experience auditing management systems such as:
  • ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)

• • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)

• Qualification or experience auditing management systems such as:
  • ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
• • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems)