Digestate Strategy Specialist (m/f/d) Spain

VORN IBERIA S.L.
Paseo de la Victoria 25, 8 izq, 14004, Córdoba, Spanien

Berufserfahrung
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VORN Bioenergy is a leading biomethane producer and project developer, with over 40 biogas projects delivered in Germany and beyond, including Europe’s first biomethane plant in 2006. We have delivered biomethane plant development, construction, management, and optimisation across a 130+ MW project portfolio in six European markets and has an additional 90+ MW additional development pipeline. We’re continuing to grow our project portfolio, expanding into new markets across Europe. Working at VORN means being an active part of the green energy transition. Join us our mission to unlock the potential of biomethane across Europe and beyond.

To strengthen our team at VORN IBERIA S.L. in Spain, we are now looking for you as Digestate Strategy Specialist (m/f/d) Spain.

Your Responsibilities

Digestate Strategy & Market Development
- Develop and implement the digestate strategy for Spain, including market analyses, nutrient demand assessments and long-term utilization concepts
- Identify and develop sustainable outlet channels while building relationships with farmers, cooperatives, distributors and other agricultural stakeholders
- Create market development plans and strategic partnerships to support long-term digestate placement and value creation
Regulatory Compliance & Nutrient Management
- Ensure compliance with Spanish and regional fertilizer, environmental and land application regulations
- Monitor regulatory developments and support permitting, reporting and approval processes related to digestate utilization
- Develop nutrient management concepts and application strategies that maximize agronomic value while ensuring compliance
Commercial Development
- Identify and develop opportunities for digestate valorization, product development and commercialization
- Negotiate agreements with agricultural partners, distributors and off-takers while supporting pricing and commercial strategies
- Evaluate alternative utilization routes and business models to enhance market access and profitability
Innovation & Technology
- Research, evaluate and support the implementation of digestate processing, upgrading and nutrient recovery technologies
- Identify opportunities to improve digestate product quality, nutrient concentration, logistics efficiency and marketability
- Monitor technological developments and emerging industry best practices relevant to digestate management
Reporting & Strategic Support
- Prepare market analyses, business cases and strategic recommendations for digestate management activities
- Monitor digestate volumes, utilization performance, market developments and related risks
- Provide regular reporting and support growth initiatives across the Spanish biomethane portfolio, with the potential to contribute to future European digestate strategy projects

Your Profile

Degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related field.
Experience in agriculture, fertilizer management, biogas/biomethane, nutrient management or organic residues.
Knowledge of digestate management, fertilizer legislation and nutrient recovery technologies would be beneficial
Experience in project development or commercial stakeholder management would be beneficial
Good understanding of Spanish agriculture and agricultural stakeholder networks.
Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Structured, proactive and entrepreneurial working style.
Fluent Spanish and English.
Willingness to travel within Spain.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We promote diversity and equality and therefore welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of nationality, ethnic, cultural or social background, gender, religion/belief, disability, age or sexual identity