DIRECTOR, BIOMASS SUPPLY
Location: Remote with some travel
Salary: Depending on experience and skillset
We are seeking a Director of Biomass Supply to join Graphyte’s commercial team. The Director of Biomass Supply will report to Graphyte’s Vice President, Commercial. This position will play a critical role driving Graphyte’s growth; this includes identifying biomass supply sheds for future Graphyte projects, cultivating supplier partnerships, and executing supply agreements.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Biomass supplier pipeline development: build and maintain a biomass supplier pipeline across the agriculture and timber industries to supply feedstock for Graphyte’s Carbon Casting projects
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Supplier engagement: develop targeted supplier recruitment strategies, prepare pitch materials, and meet with prospective suppliers to discuss collaboration opportunities
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Contract negotiation: negotiate and close biomass supply agreements, collaborating closely with Graphyte’s project development team
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Expansion strategy: conduct analyses and a create a strategic roadmap to guide Graphyte’ geographic expansion into new biomass supply sheds
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Strategic biomass initiatives: build relationships to advance Graphyte’s strategic biomass priorities, including our work to utilize forestry residues to mitigate wildfire risks and agricultural residues to support deployment of low carbon fuels
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Note: this role may require travel (up to 50%) to meet with biomass suppliers at project sites and at events and conferences
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Highly motivated and deeply passionate about addressing climate change
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Deep knowledge of biomass industries including timber, agriculture, bioenergy, or pulp/paper
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5-10 years of work experience in a relevant commercially oriented role (e.g., biomass procurement or sales)
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Self-starter comfortable operating in ambiguity and in a fast-paced startup environment
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience working on commercial transactions
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
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Experience developing PowerPoint presentations and Excel models
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Strong organizational, time management, project management and prioritization skills
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Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
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LOCATION
Remote with some travel
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APPLY
If you are interested in this role, please send a resume to recruit-directorbiomasssupply@graphyte.com.
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