We are Last Mile Solutions
We are a rapidly growing scale-up with a team of 140 passionate professionals and have been committed to e-mobility and smart energy management since 2007, years before the first electric cars hit the road. With more than 209,100 charging stations, 1,1 million charging cards and users in 22 countries, we have grown into the largest independent provider of e-mobility platforms in Europe.
Our platform is flexibly adaptable to the wishes of our customers. With our autonomous systems, advanced technology and intelligent billing, we support companies in their energy transition.
Your role as Procurement Manager
Last Mile Solutions is seeking an energetic Procurement Manager based in Rotterdam. In this entirely new role you will set up, configure and shape and execute the procurement process through the entire organization.
You will play a pivotal role in overseeing the sourcing and purchasing of goods and services necessary for our business. Besides that you will take an advisory role with regard to procurement. The successful candidate will have a proactive approach and collaborate closely with various departments and support the business in understanding the importance procurement processes to minimize risks to the business.
You will be part of the finance department that currently exists of an accounting, credit control and financial planning and control teams. This separate role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is carried out from our HQ in Rotterdam.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Procurement: Develop, implement and enforcing procurement conditions and agreements whilst ensuring they comply with company goals, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality sourcing of products and services
- Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements, contract negotiations and process optimization.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate contractual risks
- Vendor Management: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions. Asses evaluations of supplier performance ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Contract Management: Draft, review and manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Identify deviations and address any disputes or contract-related issues relatively.
- Coordination: Collaborate with various departments ensuring procurement activities align with business needs, timelines and budget as well as forecast demands and adjust procurement accordingly.
- Market Research: to stay up to date and be able to identify and recommend new suppliers and innovative solutions to improve efficiency and cost.
- Compliance and Reporting: Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. Following good administration keeping detailed records of all procurement activities prepare regular reports on metrics and supplier performance.
You recognize yourself in
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (business administration, commercial, legal)
- Ideally 3+ years proven work experience in procurement
- Solid negotiation skills and experience with contract management
- Knowledge of procurement principles, practices and procedures
- Strong communication, collaboration and analytical skills
- A strong ability to structure, organize several activities and initiatives
- Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment
- Fluency in English and Dutch
And you recognize yourself in our core values
- Be yourself
- Follow your gut
- Focus on the goal
- See the bigger picture
- Dare to be different
What you are looking for in a job
- You will join the largest independent e-mobility PaaS platform in Europe
- A great challenge in the dynamic and sustainable sector of E-Mobility
- Ambitious colleagues as sparring partners
- Training and development opportunities in an international environment
- Flexibility in working hours but also between working remotely and in the office
- 25 vacation-, and 13 extra ATV days (based on fulltime)
- A pension plan
- A bonus scheme and possibility to invest in a rapidly growing company
- If you work at the office, an office at a prime location in Rotterdam
- Full reimbursement of public transport costs or a mileage allowance and a parking pass
- A great lunch in our bistro whether you are vegan, vegetarian, halal or have other requirements
- Good working atmosphere, a personal trainer twice a week, an in-house gym, monthly drinks
Interested?
Or you have a question? Please reach out to Recruitment at jobs@lastmilesolutions.com
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