Lead - Business Development

 
 

Department: Business Development
Location: Bangalore
Reports To: Manager - Business Development
Nature of Role: [Field/Office/Hybrid – Mention % if applicable]

About Plastics For Change

Plastics For Change has developed a sustainable sourcing platform connecting waste collectors to global brands to ensure a steady supply of high-quality recycled material. This fair-trade verified ethical sourcing platform aims to improve the social and environmental impact of products by creating efficient shared-value chains and increasing the quality of recycled plastic. Plastics For Change provides the expertise to replace the use of virgin plastic with ethically sourced recycled plastic. Join us in our mission to create dignified livelihoods and prevent ocean plastic by visiting www.plasticsforchange.org .

Role Summary

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Lead - Business Development at Plastics For Change located in Bangalore.

Key Responsibilities

1. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain a database of reliable plastic waste suppliers
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure a steady and reliable supply chain
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favourable agreements

2. Capacity Building

• Provide training and guidance to suppliers regarding compliance with safety standards
• Support the implementation of eco-friendly initiatives in the sourcing process
• Ensure suppliers adhere to safety protocols and quality control measures

3. Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare reports on procurement activities, including quantities and costs
• Analyse market trends, pricing, and regional factors affecting plastic waste sourcing
• Document compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards

4. General Responsibilities

  • Ensure professionalism and adherence to Plastics For Change’s SOPs and data privacy policies

  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners

  • Travel across project sites as required

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualification – Graduate/Post Graduate

  • Experience – 3+ years of experience in the waste management field.

Skills Required

  • Conduct market research for the allocated location to identify potential sources for plastic material.

  • Build and maintain a database of reliable plastic waste suppliers.

  • Collaborate with suppliers to ensure a steady and reliable supply chain.

  • Ensure cost-effective procurement of plastic waste materials.

  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards and stay informed about legal requirements related to plastic waste sourcing.

  • Coordinate with the logistics team for efficient procurement.

  • Address any issues or challenges related to the sourcing of plastic waste,

find solutions and resolve discrepancies.

  • Prepare reports on procurement activities, including quantities and costs.

  • Analyse market trends, pricing, and regional factors affecting plastic waste

sourcing.

  • Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers to secure favourable

agreements.

  • Implement quality control measures to ensure the sourced plastic waste

meets specified standards. Conduct regular quality checks and inspections.

  • Support the implementation of eco-friendly initiatives in the sourcing

process.

  • Ensure that suppliers adhere to safety protocols by providing training and

guidance to suppliers regarding compliance with safety standards.

Note: The roles and responsibilities outlined above are not meant to be an

exhaustive list of tasks. Flexibility is required and the incumbent is expected to

carry out any other related duties that are necessary for the optimum functioning

of the company as a whole within the employee's skills and abilities whenever a

need is pointed out, becomes apparent or as reasonably instructed.

Compensation & Benefits

As per industry standards, performance bonus, medical Insurance and fixed travel allowance.

Application Process

To apply, please send your CV in PDF format to recruitment@plasticsforchange.com with the subject line: “Application for Lead - Business Development – Bangalore”.

DISCLAIMER

PFC is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and provides employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at PFC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. PFC will not tolerate any kind of discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PFC encourages applicants of all ages.