Strategic Feedstock Director

Nexus Circular is the leading advanced recycling company at the center of the circular economy. We accelerate plastic recycling so that people, economies, and the environment can thrive. As the leader in advanced recycling technology, we convert landfill-bound plastics into circular feedstocks to produce sustainable virgin plastics. Nexus Circular’s end-to-end solution is economically validated as demonstrated by consistent on-spec, bulk sales of high quality, ISCC Plus circular feedstocks for virgin-equivalent plastic production. Aligned with global partners who seek proven scalable solutions to meet ambitious plastic circularity goals, Nexus Circular is rapidly expanding its manufacturing footprint, moving decisively to address the complex challenges of plastics accumulation in the environment.

Nexus has built an outstanding culture. We are looking for people to contribute to a fast-paced, environmentally committed business that is focused on growth and sustainability. We are collaborative, transparent, data-driven and safety focused. We value diverse perspectives and are looking for constructive initiatives and new ideas to support our and our partners’ objectives. Given the growth stage of Nexus, we are also seeking people who are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and executing those ideas to take Nexus to the next level built on the reputation as the company that has built technology that outperforms, operations at scale with people that deliver.

Job Summary / Purpose

The Strategic Feedstock Sourcing Director (SFSD) will be responsible for leading feedstock sourcing development Nexus’ build own and operated plants and potential Nexus’ licensee plants. The SFSD will lead the internal Nexus Feedstock Sourcing Team (FST), external efforts that will grow and develop the feedstock value chain and be ultimately responsible for volume, quality and price of feedstock on a 1-to-2-year business plan execution horizon. The SFSD will report to the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and work closely with the CCO and feedstock sourcing team to secure plastic feedstock that aligns with the Nexus Circular business plan and assist in the 10-year strategy plan.

Nexus currently has 2 plants (Atlanta and the headquarters for the business is in Atlanta and this is also where the SFSD role will be located.

The position is a key member of the Commercial Leadership Team and will report to Nexus Circular’s CCO with strong cooperation with the Director of Quality (who identifies national strategies/accounts and develops the waste plastic feedstock qualification process).

Responsibilities

· Manage the FST’s use of an existing feedstock qualification process (FQP) and assist the Director of Quality in evolving the FQP.

· Lead the Feedstock, Technology and Operations (FTO) Teams in developing new sources of feedstock that require technology or operations alterations before they are qualified feedstock sources.

Create and implement development plans for assigned national strategies and national accounts. These plans will be comprehensive in nature and include steps for data collection/research, alternatives and options, selection criteria for implementation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the strategy and/or account.

· The Feedstock Sourcing Team is responsible for 100% of the waste feedstock plastic procurement for the Atlanta and McDonough sites. The SFSD will be an active member of this leadership team, expected to work collaboratively with the team to ensure volumes, pricing and quality are delivered with business plan expectations.

· Provide industry leadership through conference and key association participation and efforts that further the Nexus Circular leadership brand.

· Assist with the development of key components of a 10 Year strategic plan. The goal of the strategic plan is to align the Nexus organization with trends and sources that can achieve 5-10 billion lbs. of feedstock with the quality and price expectations of the long-term plan. This will require development of infrastructure and technology to collect, aggregate, sort, store and logistics that align with the long-term goals.

Qualifications

· Experience with proven success in a business development or technical sales role.

· Engineering or Business Degree, MBA is preferred.

· Significant work experience in manufacturing or the full waste plastic value chain.

· Strong B2B experience leading teams to develop and deliver on detailed solutions and contractual responsibilities.

· Proven ability to execute a business strategy ahead of goals and within budget.

· Project Management Skill including capital projects.

· Strong presentation and communication skills. Developing decision support packages.

Competency Profile

HIGH ENERGY

· Effective communicator of the Nexus’ vision to internal staff, partners, customers, licensees and investors.

· Imparts enthusiasm and passion for the business.

· Relentless work ethic.

· Demonstrates passion for Nexus, works and inspires others to work at high performance levels attracting others who do same.

LEADERSHIP

· Creates vision and removes barriers.

· High integrity

· A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player.

· Provides more leadership than management, more coaching than supervising. Creates the leadership environment necessary to develop employees into a competitive asset.

· A good educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor.

· Continues an environment that cultivates employee pride of ownership in their work and treats everyone fairly.

· Demonstrates the ability and willingness to make decisions, popular or unpopular, in the best interests of the company. Delegates decision-making appropriately.

· Has competence in handling team building activities and motivating the teams to give quality performance.

· Ability to maintain a culture that is based on teamwork, respect, speed, and integrity.