Strategic Development Manager, Sustainability & Regulations

Location :Barcelona

City :Sant Just Desvern

State : Barcelona (ES-B)

Country :Spain (ES)

Requisition Number :41038

We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Strategic Development Manager Sustainability & Regulations to play a pivotal role within our renewable fuels unit. Your primary mission will be to ensure that all projects focused on renewable fuel generation (Biofuels) and the sourcing of their raw materials rigorously comply with the evolving sustainability requirements mandated by relevant legislation.

You will be instrumental in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities by conducting in-depth analysis of international legislation and sustainability certifications for various renewable fuels. This role involves active support in the identification analysis evaluation and monitoring of business development prospects in the sustainability domain. You will also be responsible for preparing crucial information to achieve objectives set by waste supply management thereby contributing significantly to defining and executing our strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

As Sustainability & Regulations Manager you will:

• Regulatory Compliance & Strategy:
• Provide expert knowledge of the international and national regulatory framework for renewable fuels (Biofuels RCFs RFNBOs Biomass) to inform the Companys Waste Sourcing Strategy.
• Analyze and provide consultancy on key international and national sustainability regulations and certifications (e.g. RED II Fit for 55 ISCC) identifying competitive advantages for the Joint Venture (JV) and actionable strategies to capitalize on them.
• Ensure all renewable fuel projects and raw material sourcing adhere strictly to sustainability requirements.
• Business Development & Opportunity Identification:
• Develop and evaluate new business opportunities derived from legislative and certification analysis.
• Proactively seek new business prospects by leveraging various European and international legislative frameworks related to sustainability.
• Participate in the technical and economic analysis of available supply options researching and proposing alternatives to optimize access consolidation availability and development of the Feedstock market ensuring competitive pricing and guaranteed sustainability and supply.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy:
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key European stakeholders in sustainability including competent authorities voluntary schemes and other third parties.
• Collaborate effectively with both Bunges and Repsols regulation/government affairs departments on regulatory analysis and advocacy as well as with other internal stakeholders (Legal Tax Compliance etc.).
• Represent the JV in relevant associations within the Iberian Peninsula linked to the renewable strategy.
• Project Management & Implementation:
• Support the development of projects and business opportunities related to sustainability and other applicable regulations.
• Actively contribute to the development of value propositions to optimize the JVs positioning in the lipid waste market including analysis of technological routes integration options and flow optimization.
• Participate in inorganic growth projects and the integration/development of other activities within the waste value chain including asset network analysis.
• Coordinate activities with managers across the Strategy and Business Development Directorate and other cross-functional areas ensuring timely opportunity analysis follow-up and risk identification.
• Knowledge Management:
• Promote the profitable and competitive penetration of renewable fuels into new sectors beyond road transport.
• Cross-functionalize disseminate and standardize sustainability knowledge across the company providing support to areas with limited prior experience in sustainability.
• Reporting & Certification:
• Collaborate in the definition and implementation of reporting systems and procedures to ensure adequate regulatory compliance in sustainability documentation.
• Support the business in certification application and maintenance processes in cooperation with Bunges sustainability team.

Inter-Departmental Collaboration. This role requires strong collaboration with:

• Commercial teams
• Sustainability team
• Government Affairs / Regulation departments
• Execution teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:Bachelors Degree in Engineering Experimental Sciences Environmental Sciences or Business Administration.
• Experience: /- 3 years of progressive experience in the renewable fuels/biofuels sector specifically in sustainability management roles within internationally operating companies.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Demonstrated experience and familiarity with leading European sustainability schemes for the verification of biofuels other renewable fuels and their raw materials (e.g. ISCC RSB 2BSvs INS DDC).
• In-depth knowledge of the international European sustainability regulatory framework (RED II FQD Fit for 55) and its transposition into various Member States alongside awareness of other international sustainable fuel regulations (e.g. USA Canada Japan Australia).
• Understanding of regulations adjacent to sustainability in the biofuels field (Environmental Regulations Waste Management SANDACH Animal By-Products Kosher Customs management).
• Business Acumen:Experience in commercialization origination or business development of sustainable renewable fuels at an international level.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of cultivating robust relationships and influencing diverse stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Data-driven approach to strategy development with the ability to communicate findings clearly and persuasively.
• Proactive and innovative mindset with a proven ability to identify and leverage new opportunities.
• High degree of integrity and commitment to sustainable practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic cross-functional environment.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (B2 level or higher).

• Availability to travel as needed.

At Bunge people dont just come here to work they come here to grow solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers.

If this description reflects your profile or ambition were looking forward to seeing your application and motivation in English by hitting apply!

In case of questions please reach out to Aitor Alonso (Talent Acquisition at ).

Acquisition by agencies is not appreciated we do not use agencies at this moment for our recruitment. Open proposals of candidates are at own risk.

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