Procurement Manager - Paris or Remote

Currently we are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager (f/m/d)(e)This role is focused on implementing procurement processes to identify addressable spend to deliver both savings and strong relationships with new and existing vendors(e)It is a highly visible role with a significant focus on business partnering and execution(e)The role holder will own key categories/business units to drive improvements in services for the best prices and terms. 

Your role:

• Together with internal stakeholders you will define the purchasing roadmap your business areas, supporting both ad-hoc spend >20k€ as well as significant contracts with key vendors 0.5 - 2M€ 
• You will work alongside another Procurement Manager covering a diverse range of categories that will include:
• Tech (SaaS, Infrastructure, Hardware & Licensing)
• Marketing (specifically Digital & Media)
• Professional Services & Human Resources
• Real Estate (Property, Facilities & Services)
• You will analyze the current and future spending as well as the current purchasing procedures
• You will establish and maintain positive relationships with key strategic suppliers
• You will represent FREE NOW in supplier negotiations
• As a service provider for the whole group you will gain cross-functional trust and respect and will become acquainted with the demands
• You will identify and drive improvement initiatives aiming to optimize costs while ensuring best quality services
• You will help to roll out the already established procurement process in European countries to further countries in Latin America
• You will help to design and implement a purchasing system

Your profile:
You should be a consolidating and reliable character, highly self-motivated, who thrives in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment(e)You are offering both; an understanding of numbers and people(e)Further key aspects of your profile are:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in economics, business, engineering or information technology
• 3-5+ years of work experience in a management consulting company, international start-up or similar, with a focus on procurement or supply management
• Ability to support multiple annual spend cycles with specific examples of the addressable spend identified and savings achieved
• Proven track record of negotiating with partners from a range of different European and/or Latin American countries, having a good awareness of procurement practices and standards from different markets (ideally: Germany, France, UK & LATAM)
• Solid understanding of processes and the confidence to manage multiple projects and people successfully
• You have fluent English and German skills (Spanish and/or French are a plus) - spoken and written and are able to combine these language skills with strong communication skills
• You are open minded and proactive in looking for procurement solutions that meet our stakeholders’ needs
• You have a good working knowledge of ERP and MS Office programs
• You feel at ease in the internal role of an interdivisional service provider as well as externally as a tough negotiator with suppliers

Diversity & Inclusion

At FREE NOW, we commit to being an equal opportunity employer(e)We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.

We celebrate diversity and have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work(e)Together with passionate, creative and collaborative colleagues, we are following our purpose of making mobility available for everyone.

Move like you

At FREE NOW we have colleagues from over 70 nations! We value open communication and welcome everyone as they are(e)We are all one team and follow the same goals – that’s why we share our insights and results to get on track together every month. 
Your wellness and work-life balance matters to us(e)We offer trust-based and flexible working hours as well as the option to work from home(e)In the office, you can enjoy our free drinks and daily fresh fruit(e)Do you like to be active? Take part in our subsidised gym membership(e)Bigger plans? Take a sabbatical leave and get out there!
Let’s grow together! We believe in a transparent career growth plan, quarterly development sessions with your team lead as well as regular 1:1s to help you thrive! For your own ideas, you’re welcome to set up initiatives and projects.
Need a lift? We offer Udemy e-learning platform, subsidised language classes, internal peer-to-peer trainings and more to support your learning & development opportunities.
More Benefits?  Monthly mobility budget for FREE NOW rides, quarterly team events, company-wide onboarding days at our HQ in Hamburg, relocation assistance for internationals, birthday-off, kudos and many more!

About FREE NOW:

FREE NOW is the Mobility Super App with the largest vehicle choice for consumers across Europe(e)More than 54 million users in 16 markets and in over 170 cities today are already moving freely from A to B by accessing the largest selection of mobility options available in one app.

Through the unique integration of mobility brands and payment services, they can book their nearest taxi, private hire vehicle, car sharing or micro-mobility option such as eScooters, eMopeds, and eBikes within the app(e)FREE NOW aggregates numerous mobility brands with the ambition to make urban mobility more efficient and sustainable without adding new vehicles on the street.

The German based company is backed by the BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility(e)In total, around 1,850 employees in more than 27 offices work for the services of FREE NOW, which is led by CEO Thomas Zimmermann.