Strategic Procurement & Contract Lead (Hybrid)
Created in 2016, Free2move simplifies mobility-related uses by offering a wide range of services to satisfy everyone's travel needs.With Free2move, you can rent a city car for shopping or foryour stay in Italy orbook a car park during your weekend in Paris... all in one click, on our web/mobile platform!Born from the merger of the Stellantis Group and the start-up TravelCar, Free2move, thanks to its agility and its spirit of conquest has managed to establish itself in just few years as a reference player to revolutionize the mobility of all travelers.Having become the #1 reflex for more than 6 million users , Free2move operates in more than 170 countries across 5 continents andis available in 30 languages and 26 currencies. 5000 partners trust us and several hundred thousand vehicles are available!If you want to join a team of +750 experts and bold international projects, then you're in the right place!You will evolve in an ultra-dynamic, innovative, agile, internationally-focused structure and integrate our talented teams, full of ideas and motivation and with multidisciplinary skills, at the crossroads of the digital eco-system and the fast-changing automotive sector.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement & contract manager to join ourteam.
This role is critical in ensuring that our contracts align withcompany objectives, mitigate risks, and drive value through effective negotiations. Theideal candidate will have a strong legal background, exceptional negotiation skills, andexperience in managing complex procurement contracts. Your next missions :
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, vendors, and serviceproviders to ensure favorable terms and compliance with company policies.
- Identify and mitigate contractual risks while ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, and operationsteams, to align contract terms with business goals.
- Lead contract negotiations to secure the best commercial and legal terms while fostering strong supplier relationships.- Monitor contract performance, enforce obligations, and manage contractrenewals or terminations as needed.- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices inprocurement and contract management.- Develop and maintain contract templates, guidelines, and policies tostandardize processes and improve efficiency.- Provide training and guidance to internal teams on contract management bestpractices.
Expected skills:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Procurement, ora related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in contract management & procurement.
Proven negotiation skills with the ability to balance business objectives and legal considerations.
Knowledge of contract law, compliance regulations, and riskmanagement principles is a real plus.
Experience managing complex supplier contracts and agreements.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence andcollaborate across departments.
Proficiency in contract management software and procurement tools is a plus.
Fluent in French & English (German is a nice to have)
What we offer
Working at Free2move means becoming part of a tribe in which the culture of performance rhymes with a good atmosphere. It is also:
A start-up spirit supported by a large Group