Senior Specialist Low Carbon Feedstock at Sasol

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

• Experience: 9+ relevant years