--- title: 'Biomass Partnerships & Sourcing Manager at Charm Industrial' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/biomass-partnerships-sourcing-manager-charm-industrial-fort-lupton-kvtjpsp502fd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Biomass Partnerships & Sourcing Manager at Charm Industrial - **Company:** Charm Industrial - **Location:** Fort Lupton, CO - **Compensation:** $108k–$120k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/charmindustrial/a3dbe26d-e48b-44b9-9ba0-a72a204fea38 ## Job description ## About Charm Our mission is to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂. We convert excess inedible biomass into carbon-rich bio-oil and inject it into underground storage for permanent carbon removal. At scale, we can use bio-oil to make fossil-free iron. Our carbon removal efforts began in 2020 with initial purchases from customers like Stripe, Shopify, and Microsoft. Since then, we’ve scaled to thousands of tons of carbon removal, grown to over a hundred employees, and established three locations in San Francisco, Colorado, and Louisiana. We're expanding our team of ambitious, creative, and hands-on problem solvers. We value psychological safety, collaboration, and continuous learning. We take calculated risks and treat mistakes as opportunities to improve. If you're excited about tackling big challenges, we encourage you to explore our company values. Come help us reverse climate change. Gigatons or bust! ## About the Role Our pyrolyzers only run as fast as biomass arrives. Every tonne of forest residue that reaches our plant with complete chain-of-custody evidence becomes verified carbon removal. A tonne left masticated on a hillside, or delivered without paperwork, does not. As Biomass Partnerships & Sourcing Manager, you'll support the front end of our supply chain, securing biomass that feeds our operations to build our final product. You'll start in Colorado on two fronts at once: reaching new forestry contractors, and staying current with every contracted supplier. You'll also become a liaison for local agencies behind the wildfire mitigation work to understand their upcoming projects and biomass offtake challenges. Over time you'll travel to other regions Charm identifies, supporting and expanding markets. You'll turn relationships into signed supply agreements, keep deliveries flowing in close coordination with our logistics team, and make sure every tonne meets carbon-registry documentation standards. You'll own sourcing evidence collection for every supplier you manage, so each tonne arrives ready for verification. This role is hybrid with regular time at our Fort Lupton site, regular in-state field travel, and periodic trips to other expansion regions. ## Your Responsibilities - Open new contractor and project supply in Colorado: reach forestry contractors we don't yet work with, and build a pipeline of fuel-reduction and forest health projects alongside land managers, counties, conservation districts, utilities, and fire collaboratives. Track RFPs, RFQs, and grant cycles (FRWRM, CWDG, COSWAP) and position Charm as a biomass partner. - Turn relationships into signed supply: negotiate supply agreements, purchase agreements, project appendices, and LOIs with contractors, agencies, and landowners. Structure pricing, material specs, haul terms, and volume commitments that hold up operationally. - Own day-to-day supplier management: hold a regular cadence of engagement with every contracted Colorado supplier and get updates on each of their projects, including status, timing, forecasts, equipment delays, and delivery tickets. - Support broader federal, state and local agency engagement with status updates, meetings and field tours. - Work hand in hand with Charm’s logistics team: share project timing, pickup windows, and volume forecasts with our logistics team so they can plan hauling and site storage. - Own evidence collection so every tonne is creditable: collect sourcing and chain-of-custody evidence (forester affidavits, wood-tracking forms, non-merchantable material attestations, funding documentation) that meets the Isometric Biomass Feedstock Accounting Module. Build evidence requirements into supplier agreements up front, chase missing documents before material ships, and hand the MRV team complete evidence packages for registry submission. - As needed, travel to new geographies Charm is developing to understand the biomass landscape. You Bring - Experience in supply chain, procurement, forestry, wildfire mitigation program work, natural resource partnerships, or agricultural products. - Credibility with land managers and contractors: you're as comfortable at a county commissioners' meeting or a Forest Service district office as you are on a forestry landing with a chipper running. - Hands-on contracting experience: you've drafted or negotiated supply agreements, purchase agreements, MOUs, or partnership agreements. - Discipline with CRM, documentation, and follow-through. You'll own affidavits and chain-of-custody records for your suppliers, and you're comfortable learning a technical protocol well enough to spot a gap before an auditor does. - Commercial judgment on price, volume, and risk, including when a partner's timeline or scope puts supply at risk. - Enthusiastic about building new supply chains where no biomass market exists yet, and comfort with ambiguity in a fast-moving startup. - Valid driver's license and comfort with up to 30% travel Bonus if you Bring: - MRV or carbon-registry experience, especially biomass sourcing, chain-of-custody, or sustainability criteria (Isometric, Puro, Verra, or similar). - Existing relationships in Colorado's wildfire mitigation ecosystem: CSFS, conservation districts, fireshed collaboratives, or Front Range forestry contractors. - Experience sourcing sawmill residuals, pellet or biomass-power feedstock, or agricultural residues. - Working knowledge of how fuels treatments get funded and contracted, such as grants, stewardship and timber sale contracts, Good Neighbor Authority, and public bids. - A forestry degree, forester credential, or GIS skills for mapping supply. - Bulk material logistics experience: trucking, chipping, moisture, and storage. ## What We Offer Equity ownership through stock options 100% employee healthcare premiums covered Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options Employer-funded HSA contributions for eligible HDHP plans Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 6% Paid leave, including parental and medical leave PPE and workwear allowances Annual professional development stipend Employee recognition programs that celebrate impactful work and team contributions Opportunities for internal growth, career development, and transition into climate from a range of industries and backgrounds Visa Sponsorship Policy Since we are a small startup, certain accommodations for visa sponsorship may not be within our capability. At this time, Charm Industrial is only sponsoring E3 and TN visas. Our Commitment Charm Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills, experience, and passion for our mission. Climate challenges require a wide range of perspectives and expertise, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re excited to grow our team with people who bring unique strengths and help us improve as a company. ## About Charm Industrial ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Charm Industrial removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by converting agricultural and forest biomass into a carbon-rich liquid (bio-oil) and injecting it deep underground for permanent storage. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B, raised $100 million) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Peter Reinhardt (CEO & Founder), and other co-founders including the Chief Scientist who had the breakthrough to sequester bio-oil in 2020. ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Carbon Removal, Climate Tech, Environmental Services - Target customers: Enterprise (tech companies, financial institutions, etc. looking to offset their carbon footprint) - Mission or purpose statement: "Charm is working to return the atmosphere to 280 ppm CO₂." The company uses plants to capture CO₂ from the atmosphere, converts the biomass into a stable, carbon-rich liquid, and then pumps it deep underground for permanent removal. ## Products & Services - **Carbon Removal via Bio-Oil Sequestration**: Charm's core service. The company collects cellulosic biomass (agricultural residues) after harvest, processes it through mobile fast pyrolyzers to create a stable, carbon-rich bio-oil, and then injects this bio-oil into EPA-regulated injection wells. The bio-oil sinks and solidifies in place for permanent storage. - **Biochar**: Charm's pyrolysis process also produces biochar as a co-product. - **Carbon Removal Credits**: Charm sells verified carbon removal credits to enterprises and organizations. Customers include Stripe, Shopify, JP Morgan, and Microsoft. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $145.5 million (6 prior funding rounds). Annual Revenue of $9 million. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: General Catalyst (led Series B), Lowercarbon Capital, Prime Coalition, Valor Equity Partners, Incite Ventures. - **Growth Signals**: The company has completed over 7,200 tons of CO₂ Equivalent removal. They have built a transparent ledger and verification model for the industry. They are expanding capacity and co-benefits through enterprise purchases and long-term offtakes. ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Technology**: Charm designs, builds, and operates a fleet of mobile fast pyrolyzers. This is a core differentiator, allowing them to process biomass on-site. - **Permanent Storage**: The bio-oil is injected underground where it sinks and solidifies, ensuring permanent carbon removal, unlike some other methods that are susceptible to reversal. - **Established Track Record**: The company has completed thousands of tons of carbon removal for high-profile customers like Stripe, Shopify, JP Morgan, and Microsoft. - **Transparency**: Charm leads the industry with a transparent ledger and a verification model that reduces the risk of over-crediting. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling Capacity**: Increasing the number of pyrolyzers and injection sites to meet growing demand for carbon removal credits. - **Decarbonizing Steel**: At scale, Charm's bio-oil can be used to reduce iron ore into metallic iron, helping to decarbonize industrial emissions from steelmaking. - **Community Impact**: Charm partners with communities to create new jobs, reduce wildfire risk, improve air quality, and safely close abandoned oil wells. - **Expanding Product Lines**: Developing new markets for biochar and other co-products. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven**: The company is focused on reversing climate change, offering a strong sense of purpose. - **Culture**: Employee reviews on Indeed highlight a "great team, mission & culture," "really strong leadership," and a collaborative environment. The culture is described as "hard driving" with ambitious goals, suitable for those who enjoy a fast-paced, self-motivated environment. - **Work Environment**: Charm is a startup; things change often. It's a good fit for individuals who thrive on ambiguity and solving huge problems. - **Compensation & Benefits**: Reviews indicate good compensation (3.9/5.0) and career growth (3.9/5.0). - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: The company offers a mix of roles. Some positions (e.g., Enterprise Information Systems Engineer) are listed as "Hybrid" based out of Fort Lupton, CO, while others are "On-site" (Fort Lupton, CO) or "Remote" (e.g., Injection Engineering Manager). - **Perks**: A notable perk mentioned in reviews is a 4-days-on, 4-days-off schedule for some roles. The company also invests heavily in employee well-being and care. ## Sources 1. [charmindustrial.com](https://charmindustrial.com/) 2. [jobs.lever.co/charmindustrial](https://jobs.lever.co/charmindustrial) 3. [linkedin.com/company/charm-industrial](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charm-industrial) 4. [indeed.com](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Charm-Industrial/reviews) 5. 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