Lead, Global Vegoils & Advanced W&R

Are you our next creator of change? 

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for a Global Vegoils & Advanced W&R Lead role to join our RP Feedstock Global Optimization & Trading team based in Singapore

The Global Vegoils & Advanced W&R Lead is coordinating Neste’s feedstock business relating to vegetable oils & advanced palm based W&R sourcing, optimization and hedging. The role is closely supporting Neste’s margin management with vegoils markets insights and analysis. The position also requires developing new or building on existing relationships in the market among feedstock producers to introduce key decision makers to the business, and negotiate supply contracts. The Global Vegoils & Advanced W&R Lead will need to be able to link the sourced feedstock volumes in with Neste’s Global Feedstocks Supply Chain across various markets, overseeing logistics, contracts negotiation, and development and implementation of the Sourcing Strategy.

Reasons to join 

Real impact right now: We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions we live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring: We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth: Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

More About The Job

In your role, you will

• Key role in steering our Global vegoil & advanced W&R pricing and supply strategy in cooperation with other Global leads to boost system optimization

• Manage P&L of several books by optimizing third party trading and system demand, including hedging strategies and execution

• Provide sourcing steering to local originators and traders to maximise P&L

• Develop and take lead on supplier relationships, including identifying, developing and maintaining relationships with key decision makers

• Develop accurate market information/analysis on biofuels and feedstocks markets to provide insight to Senior Management on market trade flows and practices, including identification of further trading opportunities in the region

• Take constant pulse of the market, industry drivers and trends

We have a small team of experts working in RP Feedstock Global Optimization & Trading. Our team is responsible for optimising globally the feedstock entering the Neste refineries as well as developing third party trading. We also work in close collaboration with internal stakeholders in any projects that relate to feedstock supply.

The keys to success in the position

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, environmental sciences or related field - Master’s degree is preferable

• Minimum 10 years’ proven commercial experience in feedstock supply & trading, vegoils trading experience is required. Experience in some advanced W&R will be a clear advantage

• Experience in physical land and waterborne logistics/supply chain management

• Proven knowledge of biofuels/feedstock products legislation and regulations

• Robust analytical skills, experience in vegoil S&D an advantage

• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, interpersonal skills, and customer service

Other Strengths We Value

 Neste values: 

•  Support and demonstrate Neste’s core values of Responsibility, Innovation, Cooperation, and Excellence that underpin its successful business. 

• Live up to professional commitments, with a passionate belief that sustainable, low-carbon, and clean-burning fuels are integral to managing both climate change and pollution. 

• Provide forward-thinking and pioneering solutions, befitting a world-leading renewable fuels company, that give real value to customers and create enthusiasm for Neste’s products. 

• Respect, learn from, and contribute to the international group of employees and customers that enable Neste’s success. 

• Strive for excellence in every professional activity to achieve world-class operational and financial performance. 

 Achiever: 

• Consistent leader who leads by example, promoting delivery while maintaining the right level of control. 

• Establishes concrete targets and leads the way toward achieving those targets, monitoring performance systematically. 

• Understands that results are primarily achieved through group success, and challenges individuals and teams to exceed expectations. 

 Cooperation builder: 

• Builds a trustful and communicative culture, soliciting opinions and inputs to create an optimal working environment. 

• Bridges management and perspective gaps across organizations (both inside and outside the Company). 

Renewer:

 Encourages new ideas and methods that continuously work toward long-term goals. 

 Tolerates uncertainty and promotes learning opportunities and an entrepreneurial spirit. 

Let’s get you started 

Wondering whether we are a match or not? Take a short test at neste.com/game.

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended.

The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place on week 4. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.)

About Neste

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com