Title: Raw Materials Innovator – Innovator, Senior and Principal levels. Package: £34,000 - £92,000 per annum according to experience showcased Share Options 7.5% Pension Income Protection Health Care after qualifying period More Holiferm is facilitating the transition of the $42 billion surfactant market away from harmful, fossil fuel-based chemicals to biodegradable, sustainable biosurfactants. We are spearheading research and production into this innovative technology and, as such, are offering the opportunity to make an impact towards a more sustainable future. Our patented fermentation process with integrated gravity separation technology enables us to produce competitively priced biosurfactants at a commercial scale. At Holiferm, you will have the platform to broaden your skills by working with field leaders within a dynamic, collaborative and inclusive working environment. Whether you are based in our research and development laboratory in Manchester or our commercial plant in Wallasey, you will have the freedom and autonomy to drive innovation and change. Role description Holiferm is looking for Raw Material innovator(s) to drive down manufacturing costs and improve sustainability as part of the technology team. The applicant(s) will be heavily involved in setting priorities and goals, then taking whatever approach is needed, primarily from a supply chain perspective, to deliver against them. The applicant should expect to have a broad picture perspective, finding non-standard raw materials which are cheaper than commodities and driving collaborations with both internal and external partners both inside and outside of the applicant’s field of knowledge. What You’ll Do at Holiferm Setting priorities and goals Understand the key company drivers and priorities, particularly calculating the potential impacts of feedstocks on ROI, profitability and LCA. Work as part of the team setting project goals. Driving goals to completion Identifying new raw materials that are cost-effective compared to bulk petrochemicals and have a net-zero environmental impact. Finding innovative ways to collaborate with partners to begin using new raw materials. Delivering relentlessly and being prepared to get your hands dirty across a variety of areas such as supply chain, finances, engineering, BD as well as supply chain. Working with partners Work with other departments in Holiferm to support implementation - e.g. commercial team for networking, projects team for implantation of any pretreatment or storage needed, and supply chain for new feedstocks. This role will have a strong link with the supply chain team, working with them to learn about the existing process and handing over new feedstocks for ongoing purchasing. Building relationships and negotiating agreements with external partners for JDAs and other partnerships. What You’ve Done Before Demonstrated knowledge of the supply chain of fats and carbohydrates going into anaerobic digestion or equivalent- you should have a list of raw materials and a book of contacts. Demonstrated ability to drive collaborations leading to EBIT or cost savings. We would expect this to range from £s to £Ms depending on your experience. Key Words: Raw Materials Innovator, Supply Chain, Chemical Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Innovation, Biosurfactants, Fermentation, Sustainability, Supply Chain Manager, Raw Materials, R&D.