Get to know Climeworks
Climeworks removes CO₂ from the air to fight global warming and protect future generations to come.
We develop, build and operate direct air capture (DAC) machines which capture CO₂ directly from the air. The captured carbon dioxide is removed from the air by safely storing it underground, permanently.
Founded in 2009 by engineers, Christoph Gebald and Jan Wurzbacher, Climeworks was built with a mission to inspire 1 billion people to remove CO₂ from the air, and is now spearheading the DAC industry globally. It has the world’s largest DAC facility and storage installation in operation and a team of over 450 Climeworkers determined to contribute to a net-zero future.
A true climate pioneer, Climeworks is featured as a TIME100 Influential Company 2022 and Global Cleantech 100 Company 2022, driving a revolutionary technology engineered to solve the most pressing issue of our time.
We foster a dynamic environment and are building a global purpose driven team. We are looking for disruptive thinkers, passionate achievers and inspiring leaders that are ready to take on the world’s greatest challenge.
Will you join us?
Your mission
Job description
- Your Mission as a Sourcing and Partnership Development Manager at Climeworks, is to actively contribute to the development and management of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) supply partnerships to help grow the Climeworks Solutions business for the organization. The team you’re joining is responsible for securing CDR from different technologies beyond direct air capture across the globe to include in Climeworks’ new portfolio offering.
- Partner Identification: You collaborate with senior team members to identify potential partners across carbon removal technologies and avenues for partnering. You support the exploration of new market opportunities and project development.
- Partnership Support: You assist in defining desired partnership terms and provide support in external contract negotiations. Additionally, you interface with internal Legal and Science teams to develop contract agreements.
- Funnel management and supplier conversion: You support in managing suppliers across the entire partnership lifecycle from setting up NDAs and MoUs, identifying needs, developing commercial terms sheets to contract drafting.
- Ecosystem Building & Market Insights: You play a role in building and expanding Climeworks' ecosystem and network, including creation of external publications.
- Reporting & Inventory Management: You develop and maintain reporting & inventory management systems to track partnership progress and developments. You also join regular discussions with company leadership on progress and strategy.
- Collaboration: You interface with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and coordination in risk management efforts.
Your story
Requirements
- You bring an excellent academic record in relevant field (e.g., Business/ Finance, Sciences) and 3-5 years' work experience in a fast-moving environment (Banking, PE, Consulting, Startup).
- You have outstanding communication skills, and the ability to interface with senior external partners and internal teams.
- You demonstrate strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- You are passionate about sustainability and climate action.
- You are a proactive team player, eager to contribute to the growth of Climeworks' partnerships and network.
- You bring familiarity with carbon removal technologies and carbon markets as a plus.
- You possess familiarity with carbon removal technologies and carbon markets, which is a plus.
At Climeworks, we carefully consider market indicators to determine the compensation model for our positions. The salary range has been set by factors such as function, career level, and location and therefore may vary. The US base salary for this full-time position is typically $130,000 - $170,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We use the recruitment process to determine your career level, job-related skills, and depth of experience to make an informed and fair salary offer.
What We Offer:
At Climeworks, we foster a positive, purpose-driven, and inclusive culture. We care about the well-being of our Climeworkers and offer:
- Paid time off, including vacation.
- Flexibility to occasionally work remotely and adjust working hours.
- RSUs, making you a shareholder in our company.
- A competitive 401k plan and comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage for you and your dependents.
- A horizontal organization, a supportive team, and a dynamic, innovation-focused environment.
You will join a horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our careers portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Climeworks, we celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to apply. All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can make a difference.
We don’t accept candidate profiles from agencies for our positions.
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