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Buyer, Carbon Removal Nature Based Solutions
Redmond, WA
Job Description
OverviewAs the environmental challenges facing the world grow, so too has Microsoft's commitment to ensuring that the company's activities are in-line with the best available science and the expectations of leading stakeholder communities. With workstreams spanning multiple organizations, the Energy & Sustainability teams at Microsoft coordinate its science-based, measurable, and scalable sustainability investments and procurement strategies to advance carbon reduction and removal solutions. The Microsoft Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) team is charged with procuring high-quality carbon removal that enables Microsoft to meet its ambitious goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030. To this end, the Microsoft Carbon Dioxide Removal team seeks a high-performing, curiosity-driven individual to join our team as a Buyer, Carbon Removal Nature Based Solutions. As a Buyer, Carbon Removal Nature Based Solutions, you will join one of our existing deal teams charged with originating high-quality, innovative carbon removal projects and negotiating the transactions that will get those projects built. In this role, you will have procurement experience in carbon or other environmental markets, a commercial execution-oriented mindset, and can take a hands-on approach to shaping Microsoft Carbon Dioxide Removal opportunities into creative, first-of-a-kind deals working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesExecute all phases of sourcing strategy for nature based carbon removal solutions, ranging from direct carbon removal procurement to strategic origination partnerships, and including identification, evaluation, andprioritization of opportunities.Structure and negotiate CDR offtake agreements for carbon credits that balance company risks and the first of its kind nature of forestry, soil carbon, or other nature based large-scale carbon credit purchasing.Develop subject matter expertise in nature based carbon removal approaches, and track and analyze relevant global trends related to carbon removal, including technical innovations, deployment cycles, and regulatory developments.Review proposals for carbon removal projects, working closely with third-party advisors to ensure scientific/technical integrity throughout the procurement process and with colleagues to confirm fit with overall portfolio strategy.Produce internal and external presentations on specific procurement opportunities and general aspects of nature based carbon removal to obtain necessary deal approvals and drive the industry forward.Embody our Culture and Values
ResponsibilitiesExecute all phases of sourcing strategy for nature based carbon removal solutions, ranging from direct carbon removal procurement to strategic origination partnerships, and including identification, evaluation, andprioritization of opportunities.Structure and negotiate CDR offtake agreements for carbon credits that balance company risks and the first of its kind nature of forestry, soil carbon, or other nature based large-scale carbon credit purchasing.Develop subject matter expertise in nature based carbon removal approaches, and track and analyze relevant global trends related to carbon removal, including technical innovations, deployment cycles, and regulatory developments.Review proposals for carbon removal projects, working closely with third-party advisors to ensure scientific/technical integrity throughout the procurement process and with colleagues to confirm fit with overall portfolio strategy.Produce internal and external presentations on specific procurement opportunities and general aspects of nature based carbon removal to obtain necessary deal approvals and drive the industry forward.Embody our Culture and Values
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
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