About this role
HoSt is looking for a Feedstock Manager for its own-to-operate projects in Latvia! Do you want to play a key role in developing sustainable energy production in Latvia and work at the intersection of agriculture, commerce, logistics and renewable energy? At HoSt Group, you get the opportunity to take responsibility for the feedstock supply chain of our own biomethane plants in Latvia. From sourcing agricultural and organic feedstocks and negotiating with suppliers to coordinating transport, monitoring quality and ensuring that the right materials arrive at our plants at the right time. We are looking for a practical and entrepreneurial professional who understands the agricultural market, builds strong relationships and knows how to turn agreements into reliable day-to-day operations. About HoSt Group HoSt Group develops and realizes high-tech systems for the production of sustainable energy from organic waste streams. With projects in more than 45 countries and offices in the Netherlands, France, Poland, Latvia and the US, we contribute to the energy transition worldwide every day. As a family business founded in 1991, we combine technological innovation with a practical and down-to-earth approach. At HoSt, you get the opportunity to take initiative, develop professionally and make a tangible contribution to the transition towards renewable energy. Within our Own to Operate business unit, HoSt develops, owns and operates its own renewable energy facilities. In Latvia, we are developing a portfolio of biomethane plants that will process agricultural feedstocks, manure and other suitable organic materials into renewable biomethane and valuable organic fertilizers. As our activities in Latvia grow, securing a reliable, cost-effective and sustainable feedstock supply is essential to the successful operation of our plants. HoSt Latvia is looking for a Feedstock Manager who will take ownership of feedstock sourcing, contracting, logistics and quality management for our Latvian biomethane plants. The function As Feedstock Manager Latvia , you will be responsible for ensuring that HoSt's biomethane plants in Latvia have the right feedstocks available in the required quantity, quality and at the right time. You will manage the feedstock chain from supplier to plant. This means developing relationships with farmers, agricultural companies, food producers and other potential suppliers, identifying new feedstock opportunities, negotiating commercial terms and coordinating the logistics required to deliver the materials to our facilities. An important part of your role will be feedstock procurement and supplier relationship management. You will build long-term partnerships with local suppliers and maintain a strong understanding of feedstock availability, agricultural markets, seasonal developments and pricing.At the same time, you will stay closely connected to plant operations. Together with plant managers, operators and HoSt's technical specialists, you will monitor feedstock quality and plant requirements and adjust the feedstock mix where necessary. You understand that the cheapest feedstock is not necessarily the best feedstock: biological performance, methane yield, storage, transport, sustainability and operational reliability all matter. Logistics will also be an important part of your work. You will coordinate deliveries with suppliers and transport companies, monitor feedstock inventories and storage capacities and ensure continuity of supply throughout the year. Regular visits to suppliers, farms, storage locations and HoSt's biomethane plants throughout Latvia are an essential part of the role. This is therefore a hands-on position that combines commercial work, field activities and operational coordination, rather than being purely office-based procurement. Looking beyond today's requirements is another key aspect of the role. You will continuously identify new feedstock opportunities, stay up to date with developments in the Latvian agricultural and organic waste markets, and help HoSt further develop its feedstock strategy as our Own to Operate portfolio in Latvia expands. Your responsibilities further include: Sourcing agricultural and organic feedstocks, including manure, agricultural residues, energy crops, food-processing residues and other suitable organic materials; Managing feedstock supply agreements, including volumes, delivery conditions and other commercial terms; Planning feedstock flows based on seasonality, harvesting periods, storage capacity and plant consumption; Monitoring incoming feedstock quality and consistency, including coordinating sampling and laboratory analysis where required; Evaluating the technical suitability, methane potential, quality, availability, logistics and commercial attractiveness of new feedstocks; Working with plant operations and technical specialists to optimize feedstock use and support stable biological plant performance; Monitoring feedstock costs and contributing to budgets and forecasts; Maintaining accurate records of feedstock volumes, prices, suppliers, contracts, deliveries and quality parameters; Ensuring compliance with relevant sustainability, traceability and regulatory requirements, including supporting certification and sustainability documentation; Identifying commercial and operational opportunities and supporting the development of feedstock strategies for new HoSt Own to Operate biomethane projects in Latvia.