We are seeking a Head of Feedstock, Southeast Asia to lead regional sourcing strategy, supplier network development, and commercial execution across multiple feedstock streams. Feedstock at this stage will primarily come from Palm Oil Mills across the region, so experience with sourcing from palm oil mills is highly favoured.
This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for building a scalable, diversified, and compliant feedstock supply platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead overall feedstock sourcing strategy across Southeast Asia
- Build and manage a diversified supply portfolio, including:
- Used cooking oil (UCO)
- Industrial waste oils
- Palm-based waste streams
- Other low-carbon lipid feedstocks
- Develop and manage relationships with:
Aggregators and collectors
Traders and processors
Industrial suppliers
- Negotiate and execute long-term supply agreements and strategic contracts
- Ensure ISCC and sustainability compliance across all sourcing activities
- Monitor market dynamics, pricing trends, and regional supply-demand shifts
- Oversee supplier performance (volume, quality, delivery reliability)
- Identify new sourcing channels to support long-term growth
- Work cross-functionally with logistics, sustainability, and finance teams
- Support investor and lender discussions related to feedstock security
Requirements
8–15+ years experience in:
- Biofuel feedstock sourcing
- Waste oil / agri-commodity trading
- Oleochemical or related supply chains
Strong existing network across Southeast Asia
Proven track record of securing supply and closing commercial agreements
Solid understanding of:
- ISCC certification
- Traceability requirements
- Regional logistics and trade flows