Job title: Development Manager – Alternative Fuels
Company: Holcim
Job description: Who is Lafarge?As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 7,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.Who are Lafarge People?Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleaguesAbout the JobThe Development Manager for Alternative Fuels is responsible for driving the development, sourcing, and management of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) as a sustainable alternative fuel for cement manufacturing. This role ensures the successful integration of MSW into operations while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations and optimizing cost efficiencies. Due to the operational intensity at the dumpsites, the role will also have a dotted reporting line to the Operations Manager, to ensure operational alignment and efficiency in the field.What you’ll be doingBusiness Development & Growth:
- Identify and explore opportunities for sourcing MSW and other municipal waste materials for use as alternate fuels.
- Assist in preparing proposals and business cases for new waste streams and co-processing initiatives.
- Drive revenue growth by expanding Geocycle’s customer and waste supplier portfolio across Nigeria.
- Conduct regular market intelligence and competitor analysis to inform strategic positioning. Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with municipalities, waste contractors, and private waste collectors to secure MSW supply.
- Support relationship management with regulatory agencies and NGOs involved in waste and environmental matters.
- Support contract negotiations, MOUs, and partnerships that promote Geocycle’s sustainable waste management initiatives.
- Work with internal teams across logistics, operations, and sustainability to support delivery of MSW alternate fuel goals.
Project Management & Execution:
- Support implementation of new MSW supply streams, including site visits, quality checks, and coordination with operations teams.
- Monitor pre-processing and logistics to ensure material specifications are met for co-processing.
- Address operational bottlenecks in collaboration with field teams and logistics partners.
Compliance & Risk Awareness
- Ensure all business development activities align with Lafarge’s HSE, sustainability, and ethical standards.
- Conduct due diligence on new partners and materials to mitigate operational and reputational risks.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring:
- Track business development KPIs including volume sourced, customer retention, and cost efficiency.
- Prepare monthly reports and presentations for leadership and regional business reviews.
- Share insights and learnings from the field to inform continuous improvement.
What we are looking for
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in municipal solid waste management, alternative fuels, or sustainability roles.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Waste Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Demonstrated expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of safety rules and regulations
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in waste processing technologies and waste-to-energy solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder management, and project execution skills.
- Experience in the cement, energy, recycling, or manufacturing sector is highly desirable.
Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:
- Dotted Reporting Line – Geocycle Operations Manager
- The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff
Your Lafarge Experience
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Expected salary:
Location: Lagos
Job date: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:24:19 GMT