Energy Sourcing Specialist France

**Join a fast-growing company with a purpose At Fastned you will actively contribute to accelerating the transition to electric mobility. Together with over 360 colleagues (more than 42 nationalities) across 9+ countries, we have big plans: we are building a Europe-wide network of 1,000 beautiful fast charging stations where electric drivers can charge their cars with energy from the sun and wind. We have recently been voted the best charging network in the UK, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands, a testimony to our drive to offer the best charging experience to EV drivers** **The role**: As an **Energy Sourcing Specialist**, you will be instrumental in **spearheading** our energy procurement efforts in France. This encompasses the full lifecycle of energy supply, from **strategizing and negotiating** Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and energy supply contracts to managing **e-credits (TIRUERT)** and **Guarantees of Origin**. In concrete terms, this means you will: - ** Drive market intelligence**: Continuously analyze and stay abreast of local market developments, regulations, grid fees, and energy taxes and report on this regularly. - ** Implement and optimize** our energy procurement and risk hedging strategy. - ** Identify and cultivate** opportunities for long-term offtake agreements (PPAs) with wind and solar parks. - ** Negotiate and finalize** PPAs, with expert support from our central Energy Sourcing team. - ** Manage** new and renewed energy supply agreements. - ** Cultivate and maintain** strong relationships with energy suppliers, actively monitoring their performance. - ** Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders** across operations, finance, and construction to understand their requirements and resolve any issues - ** Resolve** any operational issues related to contracts, invoices, or metering. - ** Develop and execute** the sales strategy for e-credits (TIRUERT) in the French market, managing all associated operational aspects. - ** Procure and manage** Guarantees of Origin. While your primary scope will be France (one of our main markets), you will also provide vital support in Spain and/or Italy (our newest markets), contributing to our international expansion. **Who we are looking for**: We believe that diverse professional backgrounds can lead to success in this role. What's truly important is your ability to be an **initiator** who **takes ownership** of tasks. Your **entrepreneurial drive** and **strong commercial acumen** will be critical in optimizing a significant cost component for our business, directly contributing to our sustainable growth. You'll thrive in this role if you possess: - A **Bachelor's degree** in Engineering, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. - ** Proficiency in data analysis tools** such as Excel and Databricks, with other specialized tools for energy risk management being a bonus. - ** Fluency in French and English** is essential. Additional languages such as Spanish or Italian are a plus. - A **genuine passion** for the energy transition and Fastned’s mission to create freedom for electric drivers. - A **hands-on, outgoing, and proactive** mentality. - A **sharp commercial sense** for identifying opportunities, building lasting relationships, and driving win-win negotiations. **Our benefits**: We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognize & celebrate our successes, big and small. We value work-life balance, offer you real work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. We have an inclusive work environment, and love authentic people, so don't try to fit in because we like you for who you are Our benefits include: - Stock option plan -> we believe in shared value creation; - A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us and our sector offers endless opportunities; - Full access to our electric vehicle fleet with all charging expenses covered; - 100% reimbursement of your Navigo / Vélib season ticket and access to the sustainable mobility package if you have your own bike; - Ticket Restaurant card; - 25 days of holidays + RTT; - Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organize an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees. Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice (Apple/Android/Windows). The recruitment process consists of these stages below: - A first video call with our recruiter to find out more about Fastned & our company culture; - Interview with the Energy Sourcing Manager and a team member; - Case assignment presentation with Energy Sourcing Manager and a team member; - Coffee chat in our Paris office with the local team. - Fastned stand for Equal Opportunity. We strongly encourage women, people of colour, and LGBTQ(+) people to apply. We consider applicants of all genders._