Senior Specialist Low Carbon Feedstock

Job Req ID

10179

Closing Date

27 October 2025

OME

Location

Sandton 

Purpose of Job

Lead and develop plans for priority sustainable carbon supply options in line with asset transformation plans and green field opportunities.  

Key Accountabilities

Sustainable Sourcing Business Development:

Develop and implement tactical plans for sourcing feedstocks sustainably, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and asset transformation plans.

Participate in the development of low-carbon feedstock value chains, such as Biomass, Biolipids, and Biomethane, to support strategic objectives.

Assist in maintaining competitor analysis on priority feedstocks, informed by market intelligence, to dictate competitive positioning.

Review and evaluate third-party feedstock-related proposals to ensure alignment with sustainability and business objectives.

Developing business cases for approval by the appropriate body for the upstream feedstock value chain.

Identify risks and contingency plans related to feedstock availability, environmental impact, and supply chain security.

Ensure all relevant technologies and infrastructure requirements are considered for optimization in novel value chains, including competitor analysis on feedstock processing technologies.

Commercial:

Demonstrate a strong track record in identifying, negotiating, and securing commercially viable low-carbon feedstock opportunities. 

Lead commercial engagements with suppliers and partners to structure agreements that balance sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value creation. 

Translate technical and sustainability requirements into commercially executable strategies, ensuring alignment with broader business goals. 

Support contract development and feedstock pricing strategies through market analysis, risk assessment, and financial modeling. 

Drive commercial due diligence for new feedstock ventures, including feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and investment proposals. 

Collaborate with finance and legal teams to ensure robust commercial governance and compliance in feedstock transactions.

Certification:

Collaborate with certification teams to ensure feedstocks meet relevant sustainability certifications (e.g., FSC, ISCC+, RSB)

Stay updated on global and regional regulations related to sustainable sourcing and ensure compliance.

Project and Capital Planning:

Deliver integrated low-carbon feedstock business development and value roadmaps, translating milestones into actionable project deliverables.

Develop and own low-carbon feedstock capital planning, track changes in capital, and ensure required approvals are in place.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Work with internal teams (e.g., Supply Chain, R&D, Sustainability) and external stakeholders (e.g., industry groups) to develop sustainable cost effective solutions.

Build relationships with potential suppliers, industry bodies, and key stakeholders relating to the feedstock value chain.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

Track and analyze data related to feedstock sourcing, e.g., carbon footprint, and water usage.

Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders on project progress  including EVP and CEO reports.

Develop tracking mechanisms to monitor milestones and deliverables at a project level with clear KPIs.

Formal Education

University Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Science, Engineering or Commerce. MBA advantageous

Working Experience

Required Personal and Professional Skills