Business Development Executive (Biofuels & Raw Materials – China Market Focus)

Renewlium Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewlium Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Business Development Executive to drive growth in the Chinese market, securing feedstock suppliers, technology partners, and biofuel buyers. You will act as the liaison between Chinese providers, raw material suppliers, and Renewlium’s global operations, combining biofuel tech knowledge with strong negotiation and market intelligence.

The role requires fluency in Mandarin and English, a track record in biofuels or energy trading, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Fluent in Mandarin & English (written and spoken) with business-level negotiation skills in both.
• 3+ years in business development, sales, or sourcing in biofuels, renewable chemicals, or energy trading.
• Proven track record with Chinese suppliers/partners (e.g., UCO collectors, tech firms).
• Technical understanding of biofuel feedstocks, refining processes, or waste-to-energy technologies.
• Willingness to travel frequently to China and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard Chinese feedstock suppliers (e.g., UCO, PFAD, agricultural waste) and biofuel technology providers (e.g., HVO, biodiesel, pyrolysis).
• Build relationships with China-based traders, refineries, and tech startups to secure long-term contracts.
• Develop strategies to penetrate China’s growing biofuel demand and export markets.
• Scout and evaluate biofuel technologies from Chinese providers and negotiate licensing or distribution agreements.
• Coordinate with technical teams to assess feasibility and scalability of new technologies.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Negotiation skills

Market research

Cross-border sales

Job description

About Renewlium Pte Ltd:
Renewlium is a fast-scaling global trader and technology enabler in the biofuels and circular economy
sector. We specialize in ISCC-certified biofuels, waste-based feedstocks, and advanced conversion
technologies, with active expansion into 6 new markets. Our mission is to bridge gaps between Asian
suppliers (especially China), global buyers, and cutting-edge biofuel technologies.

Job Summary:
As a Business Development Executive, you will drive Renewlium’s growth in the Chinese market by
securing feedstock suppliers, technology partners, and biofuel buyers. Fluent in English and Mandarin,
you will act as the key liaison between Chinese technology providers, raw material suppliers, and
Renewlium’s global operations. This role combines technical understanding of biofuels, negotiation
skills, and market intelligence.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Expansion & Client Acquisition

• Identify and onboard Chinese feedstock suppliers (e.g., UCO, PFAD, agricultural waste)
  and biofuel technology providers (e.g., HVO, biodiesel, pyrolysis).
• Build relationships with China-based traders, refineries, and tech startups to secure long-term
  contracts.
• Develop strategies to penetrate China’s growing biofuel demand and export markets.

Technology Partnerships

• Scout and evaluate innovative biofuel technologies (e.g., pretreatment, refining, waste-to-fuel)
  from Chinese providers.
• Negotiate licensing, JVs, or distribution agreements for Renewlium’s global network.
• Coordinate with technical teams to assess feasibility and scalability of new technologies.

Sales & Negotiation

• Structure and close deals for biofuel feedstocks, offtake agreements, and tech solutions.
• Prepare pricing models, term sheets, and contracts in Mandarin/English.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure smooth cross-border transactions.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor China’s biofuel policies, subsidies, and regulatory shifts (e.g., CBAM, RED II impacts).
• Analyze competitor activity and feedstock pricing trends in Asia.
• Provide internal reports on China market opportunities and risks.
  

Requirements:
Must-Have:

• Fluent in Mandarin & English (written/spoken) – Business-level negotiation skills in both.
• 3+ years in business development, sales, or sourcing in biofuels, renewable chemicals, or
  energy trading.
• Proven track record of dealing with Chinese suppliers/partners (e.g., UCO collectors, tech firms).
• Technical understanding of biofuel feedstocks, refining processes, or waste-to-energy
  technologies.
• Willingness to travel frequently to China and Southeast Asia.
  

Ideal Candidate:

• Existing network in China’s biofuel/clean tech sector.
• Experience with ISCC certification, carbon credits, or circular economy solutions.
• Strong grasp of trade finance, logistics, and Incoterms for cross-border deals.