Contract Specialist (Biofuels)

It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together.

We’re a team of 450+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, all commercially driven, entrepreneurial and ready to turn potential into progress. Not just for us, but for the world too.

At STX, we’re focused on so much more than making money. We’re here to make a profit with a purpose. Because for us, nothing’s more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and together we can change the world - one trade at a time.

Your success story starts here…

TEAM AND ROLE:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Trade Support - Contract Specialist with experience in biofuels, who is also comfortable working across environmental certificates and non-disclosure agreements. You’ll partner closely with our Biofuels and Certificates desks to ensure every contract - from physical biofuels trades to certificate transactions and non-disclosure agreements - is contractually sound, compliant, and executed with speed and accuracy.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the nuances of the biofuels market - physical movement of goods and the contractual frameworks that underpin the industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, negotiate and manage biofuel (FAME, HVO) and certificate contracts as well non-disclosure agreements, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to completion.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records.
• Gain a strong understanding of the operational and contractual side of the environmental commodity trade process.
• Support various automation projects to aid team efficiency, leveraging tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate and Copilot. Familiarity with these platforms is considered an advantage.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Law / strong experiencing with managing physical contracts.
• 2+ years of experience working with biofuels / physical contracts or supporting biofuels trading operations.
• Strong understanding of commodity trading terms and conditions (INCOTERMS, delivery terms, pricing mechanisms).  
• Fluent in English and currently living or willing to relocate to the Netherlands.
• Fantastic attention to detail with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation skills, analytical skills.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS  

• Competitive remuneration package
• Pension scheme contributions
• Strong focus on personal and professional development
• Sport and training opportunities
• Assistance with relocation to the respective office location 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT 

We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to enhance our team and contribute to a more inclusive work environment. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts. They are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees feel welcomed and build meaningful connections.  

At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the roles sounds exciting and a great fit for you, but some of the criteria or required experience doesn't 100% line up, we still encourage you to apply!