**Location**: Barcelona \- St Just Desvern **City**: Barcelona **Country**: Spain (ES) **Position**: 41038 We are seeking a dedicated and experienced **Sustainability & Regulatory Manager** to play a key role within our renewable fuels unit. Your primary mission will be to ensure that all projects focused on renewable fuel production (Biofuels) and sourcing of their feedstocks strictly comply with evolving sustainability requirements set by relevant legislation. You will be instrumental in identifying and promoting new business opportunities through comprehensive 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 field of sustainability. You will also be responsible for preparing critical information to achieve objectives set by waste supply management, thereby significantly contributing to defining and executing our strategic vision. **Key Responsibilities** * **Regulatory Compliance and Strategy:** * + Provide expert knowledge of international and national regulatory frameworks for renewable fuels (Biofuels, RCFs, RFNBOs, Biomass) to inform the Company’s Waste Sourcing Strategy. + Analyze and advise 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 that all renewable fuel projects and feedstock sourcing strictly comply with sustainability requirements. * **Business Development and Opportunity Identification:** * + Develop and evaluate new business opportunities arising from legislative and certification analysis. + Proactively seek new business perspectives 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 guarantees of sustainability and supply. * **Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy:** * + Build and maintain strong relationships with key European sustainability stakeholders, including competent authorities, voluntary schemes, and other third parties. + Effectively collaborate with Bunge and Repsol’s regulation/government affairs departments on regulatory analysis and advocacy tasks, 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 and Implementation:** * + Support the development of projects and business opportunities related to sustainability and other applicable regulations. + Actively contribute to developing value propositions to optimize the JV’s positioning in the lipid waste market, including analysis of technological pathways, integration options, and flow optimization. + Participate in inorganic growth projects and in the integration/development of other activities within the waste value chain, including analysis of the asset network. + Coordinate activities with managers across the Strategy and Business Development Directorate and other cross-functional areas, ensuring timely analysis of opportunities, follow-up, and risk identification. * **Knowledge Management:** * + Promote profitable and competitive penetration of renewable fuels into new sectors beyond road transport. + Disseminate, share, and standardize sustainability knowledge across the company, providing support to areas with limited prior experience in sustainability. * **Reporting and Certification:** * + Collaborate in defining and implementing reporting systems and procedures to ensure proper regulatory compliance in sustainability documentation. + Support the business in certification application and maintenance processes in cooperation with Bunge’s sustainability team. **Cross-Departmental Collaboration**. This role requires strong collaboration with: * Commercial Teams * Sustainability Team * Government Affairs / Regulation Departments * Execution Teams **Qualifications and Experience** * **Education:** University degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Business Administration. * **Experience:** \+/\- 5 years of progressive experience in the renewable fuels/biofuels sector, specifically in sustainability management roles within companies operating internationally. * **Technical Knowledge:** * + Demonstrated experience and familiarity with major European sustainability schemes for verification of biofuels, other renewable fuels, and their feedstocks (e.g., ISCC, RSB, 2BSvs, INS, DDC). + In-depth knowledge of the European international sustainability regulatory framework (RED II, FQD, Fit for 55\) and its transposition into various Member States, as well as knowledge of other international sustainable fuel regulations (e.g., U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia). + Understanding of adjacent regulations related to sustainability in the biofuels field (Environmental Regulations, Waste Management, SANDACH \[Animal By-Products], Kosher, Customs Management). * **Business Acumen:** Experience in marketing, origination, or business development of sustainable renewable fuels at an international level. **Other Skills:** * Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into actionable business strategies. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong relationships and influence 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 and cross-functional environment. * Fluency in Spanish and English (B2\+ or higher). * Willingness to travel as required. At Bunge, people don’t just come to work — they come 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, we look forward to receiving your application and motivation in English by clicking "**Apply**"! For any questions, please contact Aitor Alonso (Talent Acquisition @ aitor.alonso@bunge.com). *At this time, we are not working with recruitment agencies for this selection process. Open candidate proposals from agencies are submitted at the agency's own responsibility.* **LI\-AA3** =========== **We Are Bunge** Bunge is a global agribusiness company with a mission: to connect farmers with consumers to deliver essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships that enable us to provide innovative ingredients and expertise to some of the world’s largest brands—many of which are likely already in your home. We know that to fulfill our mission and deliver the best outcomes for our customers, each other, and the world, we need to work **together**, which is why we hire talented individuals who are **passionate**, **bold**, and **driven** to operate as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in how we work. Every day, our people exemplify these values, representing the essence of Bunge: **We Are One Team**, fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect. **We Lead the Way** by being agile, innovative, and empowered. **We Do What’s Right** by acting safely, with integrity, and sustainably. If this describes you, **join us**! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day—people who are \#ProudToBeBunge. *Bunge is an equal opportunity employer. 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