Novoloop is an advanced upcycling company that creates quality chemicals and materials made from plastic waste through their patented, low-carbon upcycling technology process ATOD™. With upcycled product Oistre™, Novoloop provides thermoplastic polyurethane solutions for footwear, sporting goods, automotive and more. To learn more, visit novoloop.com and oistre.com.
Novoloop is an emerging leader in plastic circularity, innovating post-consumer plastic waste into performance materials. Headquartered in Menlo Park, California, the venture-backed start-up has raised $25M to date and is building and scaling new technologies to reinvent the chemical value chain. With a vision to end the plastic epidemic, Novoloop is transforming waste into applications for footwear, sporting goods, and automotive industries.
At Novoloop, we’re proud to be at the forefront of the biggest challenge of our time by creating impactful technology. We believe that sustainability should not be a luxury, and we’re committed to helping industries transition to a circular economy. We’re a venture-backed, fast-growing company, led by world-class talent and dedicated executives from the chemicals and plastics industries.
We’re seeking a Feedstock Manager to establish our plastic waste feedstock supplies and market knowledge. This is a Corporate Development opportunity that reports to the CEO. In this role, you will be responsible for mapping the supply chain and availability of feedstock to support Novoloop’s first facility, as well as working with suppliers to source feedstock according to specifications, volumes, and economics.
This is a full-time position that requires regular travels. You will visit our pre-treatment site in San Jose, CA at least once per month. You will also visit supply chain partners across the US and occasionally internationally. When you’re not business traveling, you can work remotely or at our offices in Menlo Park, CA. We offer a competitive salary and stock options with significant valuation growth potential. Priority will be given to local applicants with the status for US employment.
Benefits
In addition to salary, relocation assistance, and stock options, we offer great paid time off and health benefits, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance. We also offer a 401k program, life insurance, parental leave, employee assistance, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally without regard to race, color, ethnicity, veteran status, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, membership in an organization or any other non-merit factors.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain good relationships with feedstock suppliersManage inbound queries to build a supplier databaseCollect samples to create a materials library along with market data on geographies, volumes, pricing, contamination, access and transportation; monitor market activity and fluctuations Source feedstock and organize trials on our waste pre-treatment machine Negotiate terms and secure feedstock for pilot and commercial runs from supply sources Manage feedstock logistics from supply sources to Novoloop’s sites or partner sitesWork with the leadership team to prioritize supply sources General corporate development activities supporting the CEOQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Sustainability Management, Environmental Engineering, Polymer Science, or similar relevant field2-5 years (or more) of work experience in a plastic waste supply chain role Critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skillsExperience designing, negotiating, and executing supply agreementsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsB2B relationship management experienceEntrepreneurial spirit, initiative, autonomy, and ability to work well with ambiguity Ability to travel up to 40% of the timePrior experience working in a startup environment is preferredPrior experience working in or with Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) is preferredCompensation
Salary range $100,000 to $130,000 Stock optionsActual compensation offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.