Are you our next creator of change?
This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.
We are looking for you,
Sustainability Manager
to our Sustainability Asia-Pacific Team in Singapore as a corporate level function with sustainability professionals based in Singapore, Espoo, Shanghai, Mumbai, Melbourne and Houston. The team is responsible for managing sustainability related strategic initiatives and implementing sustainability into our business.
You will focus on managing a wide range of renewable feedstock sustainability issues, including raw material value chains, risk identification & management as well as execution of company strategy for market acceptance and compliance within the Asia-Pacific Region. In the execution of this strategy rely heavily on engagement and networking skills to convince and liaise with relevant stakeholders, to improve supply chain sustainability, traceability and reputation towards ensuring good feedstock image. This involves managing strategic campaigns, strengthening regulatory tools to enable such improvement within the sourcing area.
In this job you will work closely with but not limited to the sourcing team in charge of the purchasing of renewable feedstock, communications team for both internal and external communications, public affairs team on regulatory requirements in the country of origin and destination markets, compliance team on market requirements, procurement and legal teams related to contracts for projects, business development teams to drive sustainability messaging and other global sustainability team members on various environmental and human rights topics.
In our team, you will actively contribute to a collaborative and innovative work environment, where the Sustainability Asia-Pacific Team thrives on open communication, shared goals, and a commitment to sustainability.
Your role will involve both individual and team contributions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collective impact. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.
Reasons to join
Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions we live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.
Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.
Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.
More about the job
Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future
- Managing sustainability Due Diligence process for all suppliers in existing and new emerging regions in Asia-pacific region
- Engaging with suppliers and communicating our sustainability criteria and requirements as well as managing suppliers alongside with supply managers
- Assisting new suppliers in their sustainability development to meet required sustainability criteria
- Supporting risk assessment for different raw materials in different geographical regions through suppliers' engagement and site verification audits.
- Supplier engagement and improving supplier performance such as but not limited to running workshops, NDPE Policy development, Traceability to plantation, Supplier Management Systems etc
- Stakeholder Engagement (Brands, MNCs, Suppliers, Government and NGOs)
- Collaborate with other functions to improve sustainability in our supply chains.
- Drive Sustainability projects and initiatives in the region promoting Neste Sustainability Visions forward
- Any other tasks as required
Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role
- Bachelor/Master degree in environmental science/ environmental engineering/ agriculture management/ sustainable development or associated subjects.
- Demonstrated extensive record on leading projects involving diverse teams remotely.
- Min 5 years proven sustainability, CSR related experience in International Organization.
- Experience in palm oil or related commodities such as Cocoa, Rubber, Tea, etc preferred.
- Knowledge of biofuels/feedstock products legislation and regulations.
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team. Must be willing to learn.
- Availability for frequent traveling
- Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills
Let’s get you started
Wondering whether we are a match or not? Take a short test at www.neste.com/about-neste/people-and-careers/work-with-us#0457c4a8
We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 30 September 2024 at https://jobs.neste.com/job/Singapore-Sustainability-Manager/1202351900/.
We will do our best to contact you after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place in September. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination. A security clearance is obtained with their consent.)
About Neste
Neste creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are now the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. We have set aspirational targets for climate, biodiversity, human rights, as well as our supply chain and raw materials. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe by 2030. Together with our partners we are aiming at a carbon neutral and nature positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5,400 professionals working in 16 countries. Read more: neste.com. Get inspired by our story.
