Strategic Development Manager, Sustainability & Regulations

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Strategic Development Manager, Sustainability & Regulations

Date : Aug 26, 2025

Location : Sant Just Desvern, B, ES, 08960

Location : Barcelona

City : Sant Just Desvern

Country : Spain (ES)

Requisition Number : 41038

We are currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Strategic Development Manager, Sustainability & Regulations to play a pivotal role within our renewable fuels unit. Your primary mission will be to ensure that all projects focused on renewable fuel generation (Biofuels) and the sourcing of their raw materials rigorously comply with the evolving sustainability requirements mandated by relevant legislation.

You will be instrumental in identifying and cultivating new business opportunities by conducting in-depth 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 sustainability domain. You will also be responsible for preparing crucial information to achieve objectives set by waste supply management, thereby contributing significantly to defining and executing our strategic vision.

Key Responsibilities

As Sustainability & Regulations Manager, you will :

• Regulatory Compliance & Strategy :
• Provide expert knowledge of the international and national regulatory framework for renewable fuels (Biofuels, RCFs, RFNBOs, Biomass) to inform the Company's Waste Sourcing Strategy.
• Analyze and provide consultancy 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 all renewable fuel projects and raw material sourcing adhere strictly to sustainability requirements.
• Business Development & Opportunity Identification :
• Develop and evaluate new business opportunities derived from legislative and certification analysis.
• Proactively seek new business prospects 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 guaranteed sustainability and supply.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy :
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key European stakeholders in sustainability, including competent authorities, voluntary schemes, and other third parties.
• Collaborate effectively with both Bunge's and Repsol's regulation / government affairs departments on regulatory analysis and advocacy, 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 & Implementation :
• Support the development of projects and business opportunities related to sustainability and other applicable regulations.
• Actively contribute to the development of value propositions to optimize the JV's positioning in the lipid waste market, including analysis of technological routes, integration options, and flow optimization.
• Participate in inorganic growth projects and the integration / development of other activities within the waste value chain, including asset network analysis.
• Coordinate activities with managers across the Strategy and Business Development Directorate and other cross-functional areas, ensuring timely opportunity analysis, follow-up, and risk identification.
• Knowledge Management :
• Promote the profitable and competitive penetration of renewable fuels into new sectors beyond road transport.
• Cross-functionalize, disseminate, and standardize sustainability knowledge across the company, providing support to areas with limited prior experience in sustainability.
• Reporting & Certification :
• Collaborate in the definition and implementation of reporting systems and procedures to ensure adequate regulatory compliance in sustainability documentation.
• Support the business in certification application and maintenance processes in cooperation with Bunge's sustainability team.

Inter-Departmental Collaboration. This role requires strong collaboration with :

Qualifications & Experience

Skills & Attributes

At Bunge, people don’t just come here to work, they come here 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’re looking forward to seeing your application and motivation in English by hitting apply!

In case of questions, please reach out to Aitor Alonso (Talent Acquisition at ).

Acquisition by agencies is not appreciated, we do not use agencies at this moment for our recruitment. Open proposals of candidates are at own risk.

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Bunge is a global agribusiness with one mission – we connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. We have unmatched global scale and deeply rooted relationships which allow us to bring innovative ingredients and knowledge to some of the world’s biggest brands – many of which are likely in your home right now.

We know that to achieve our mission and deliver the best results to our customers, each other and the world we need to work together – so we hire talented people who are passionate , bold and driven to work as One Bunge. This dedication is deeply embedded in our culture and reflected in the way we work.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core :

Act as One Team

by fostering inclusion,

collaboration and respect.

Lead the Way

by being agile innovative and efficient.

Do What’s Right

by acting safely, ethically and sustainably.

If this sounds like 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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