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Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Reporting to: Director of Business Development - LATAM (based at European HQ)
Key Responsibilities
Market Development
- Map the local ecosystem: oil operators, service providers, port authorities.
- Build and maintain a strong network within major Oil & Gas companies and their subcontractors.
Logistics Solution Design
- Design customized supply chain solutions for both onshore and offshore operations (sea freight, heavy transport, handling, warehousing).
- Work in close collaboration with our international hubs (Rotterdam, French Guiana, Brazil).
Contract Negotiation & Closing
- Lead commercial negotiations ensuring competitive pricing and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Finalize contracts and ensure a seamless handover to operations with complete documentation (SOPs, KPIs, contingency plans).
Strategic Intelligence & Reporting
- Track tenders and stay updated on regulatory changes (e.g., port rules, energy taxation).
- Provide regular performance reports and strategic insights to HQ.
Candidate Profile
- Experience 10+ years in B2B business development, with a minimum of 5 years in Oil & Gas logistics.
- Network Strong professional connections with Oil & Gas majors, port authorities, and key institutions in Suriname.
- Education Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
- Languages Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch and/or Portuguese is a plus.
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of international trade procedures, customs regulations, and transit operations.
- Proven ability to build and lead logistics teams and projects.
- Proficient in CRM/ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce, SAP).
Personal Qualities
- Proactive and results-oriented with strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration capabilities.
- Autonomous, organized, and able to deliver under pressure.
Mobility
- International driver’s license required.
- Willingness to be based long-term in Paramaribo, with occasional regional travel.
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Location: Paramaribo, Suriname
Reporting to: Director of Business Development - LATAM (based at European HQ)
Key Responsibilities
Market Development
- Map the local ecosystem: oil operators, service providers, port authorities.
- Build and maintain a strong network within major Oil & Gas companies and their subcontractors.
Logistics Solution Design
- Design customized supply chain solutions for both onshore and offshore operations (sea freight, heavy transport, handling, warehousing).
- Work in close collaboration with our international hubs (Rotterdam, French Guiana, Brazil).
Contract Negotiation & Closing
- Lead commercial negotiations ensuring competitive pricing and service-level agreements (SLAs).
- Finalize contracts and ensure a seamless handover to operations with complete documentation (SOPs, KPIs, contingency plans).
Strategic Intelligence & Reporting
- Track tenders and stay updated on regulatory changes (e.g., port rules, energy taxation).
- Provide regular performance reports and strategic insights to HQ.
Candidate Profile
- Experience 10+ years in B2B business development, with a minimum of 5 years in Oil & Gas logistics.
- Network Strong professional connections with Oil & Gas majors, port authorities, and key institutions in Suriname.
- Education Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
- Languages Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch and/or Portuguese is a plus.
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of international trade procedures, customs regulations, and transit operations.
- Proven ability to build and lead logistics teams and projects.
- Proficient in CRM/ERP systems (e.g., Salesforce, SAP).
Personal Qualities
- Proactive and results-oriented with strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration capabilities.
- Autonomous, organized, and able to deliver under pressure.
Mobility
- International driver’s license required.
- Willingness to be based long-term in Paramaribo, with occasional regional travel.