Feedstock Regulation Manager, Public Affairs

Ready to make an impact on Neste’s renewable businesses’ success by securing acceptance for a wide feedstock base?  

 We are looking for a 

Feedstock Regulation Manager, Public Affairs

to join our Feedstock Regulation team in the Public Affairs organization either in Espoo or Brussels.

Our team influences policies and laws that impact our renewable raw materials, their acceptability and classifications. We drive regulatory raw material acceptances with the relevant authorities and other stakeholders. We understand the relevant regulations and anticipated changes, and provide support and current and forward looking status of classification and acceptance of feedstock to relevant parts at Neste. 

Your main responsibilities in creating a sustainable future are

• Master current and recognize emerging renewable raw materials related regulatory questions and opportunities and formulate advocacy strategies and implement them together with business and regional Public Affairs teams for favourable outcomes 
• Recognize current and emerging renewable raw materials related regulatory issues/opportunities especially in Renewable Polymers and Chemicals (RPC) business and communicate these to internal stakeholders
• Understand the renewable materials supply chain structure, including the customer and end user perspective 

You will work closely with other Public Affairs teams, RPC business unit, Supply chain management and Sustainability teams. You also support other internal teams in various ways as an expert in feedstock related issues. You will report to the Head of Feedstock Regulation based in Espoo.

The best combination to success in this role

• Academic degree in relevant field 
• 5-10  years of work experience related to feedstock supply chain, logistics and/or relevant regulation framework
• Ability to represent Neste before various audiences to influence and drive clarity 
• Ability to handle a growing number of increasingly complex regulatory questions related to renewable feedstock across a set of geographical markets
• Excellent written and spoken English, other European languages would be an asset 

We also value

• Knowledge on EU frameworks on raw materials in the material sector, feedstock related legislation and sustainability questions in biofuels and biomaterials supply chain
• Basic understanding on life cycle analysis and chain of custody methodologies 
• Excellent networking (external and internal), negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills

Please submit your application by February 20th, 2023.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Tarja Myllymäki, Head of Feedstock Regulation, +358 50 458 4202 on January 26th during 13-14 pm EET or on February 1st during 16-17 EET, or e-mail [email protected].  

The recruitment process will include interviews and possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with their consent.

Join us in creating a healthier planet for our children.

Our success is based on our people who are the driving force behind Neste’s transformation to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. We are also committed to carbon neutral production by 2035. The passion that we have for creating a healthier planet for our children is what makes us unique.

We have set high standards for biodiversity, human rights and supply chain. We have consistently been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and the Global 100 list of the world’s most sustainable companies. 

To carry out our strategy and business growth, our values guide our work. We support, develop and take care of the wellbeing of our people to enable them to grow, innovate and build our future. 

We care. We have courage. We cooperate. 

At Neste we want our people to feel good and do good. We provide clear and transparent targets, development opportunities, empowering leadership as well as rewards based on role and responsibilities. 

The world is going through changes. At Neste our strategy reflects the understanding and mindset that we can be in charge of these changes to serve our purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children.

In the end, it is the people who make the company. We are Neste.

For more information, please visit neste.com.