Business Development Executive – Biofuels, Raw Materials & Technology (Mandarin Speaker)

Renewlium Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewlium Pte Ltd is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Business Development Executive to source biofuel feedstocks, raw materials, and technology solutions from China and related markets. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and coordinate cross-border projects with global partners, delivering sustainable value across Asia and beyond.

Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential, with excellent communication and negotiation skills to navigate cross-cultural partnerships and support

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Mandarin required.
• Experience in sourcing biofuels or renewable materials preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-cultural negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Market Development & Sourcing: identify supplier relationships in China for biofuels, raw materials, and tech.
• Partnership Management: manage relationships with manufacturers, R&D centers, and trading firms.
• Communication & Coordination: translate and coordinate between Chinese and international teams.
• Business Development & Strategy: support expansion with high-potential partners and cross-border docs.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Mandarin

Negotiation skills

Job description

Company Overview:
Renewlium is a rapidly expanding international trading and development company specializing
in biofuels, sustainable raw materials, and renewable energy technologies. We are actively scaling our
operations across Asia, Africa, and Europe, including plans to establish in 6 new countries. We work
closely with global suppliers, technology providers, and clients to build sustainable value chains in the
renewable energy sector.
To support our expansion and strengthen our strategic sourcing and technology partnerships, we are
looking for a Mandarin-speaking Business Development Executive to manage and grow our
relationships with Chinese markets and technology providers.

Job Summary:
The Business Development Executive will play a key role in sourcing biofuel feedstocks, raw materials,
and technology solutions from China, while establishing strong relationships with suppliers and
technology partners. The candidate must be fluent in both English and Mandarin and possess excellent
communication and cross-cultural negotiation skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Development & Sourcing:

• Identify and develop new supplier relationships in China for biofuels (e.g., UCO,
  biodiesel), agricultural residues, and waste-based raw materials.
• Research and assess technology providers in China for rendering plants, UCO collection
  systems, and biofuel production equipment.
• Stay up-to-date on market trends, regulations, and innovations within the Chinese renewable
  energy and technology sectors.

Partnership Management:

• Act as a primary point of contact for Chinese technology providers and suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with manufacturers, R&D centers, and trading
  companies.
• Facilitate negotiations, contracts, and pricing discussions with support from the procurement
  and legal teams.

Communication & Coordination:

• Translate and communicate key information between Chinese and international teams.
• Assist in onboarding Chinese suppliers and partners, ensuring smooth coordination on technical,
  commercial, and logistics aspects.
• Support international teams with accurate and timely reporting on supplier performance and
  project timelines.

Business Development & Strategy:

• Support the international expansion strategy by identifying high-potential partners and joint
  venture opportunities in China.
• Collaborate with marketing and trade teams on import-export documentation and compliance
  matters relevant to cross-border operations.
• Represent the company in virtual meetings, expos, or trade delegations related to China-based
  suppliers and innovations.