Vehicle Procurement Lead (they/she/he)

Here at Dott, we believe in a future where our cities are free from cars and pollution. With our on-demand e-bikes and e-scooters, we want to help co-create liveable cities where space is given back to people. We dream of cities where it is easy to move from one place to another with less congestion and more socialisation. All work we do is to continue reaching for our mission, to free our cities with clean rides for everyone.

We have recently closed a financial transaction to merge with TIER. Together we create the European champion of shared micro-mobility, with revenues of €250m, supporting over 125M trips a year in more than 20 countries.

Meet TIER-Dott:

We believe in a future where inner cities are free of cars, congestion and pollution. By offering our dockless electrical scooters and bikes as convenient alternatives for short-distance travel, we believe we can make that future possible. Our mission is to free our cities with clean rides for everyone in Europe and beyond, together.

Founded in Europe, TIER-Dott is comprised of a highly experienced team of inquisitive minds in mobility and tech. What we do today has a tangible impact on tomorrow. We reached our in-house sustainability target of 100% renewable energy, and ensure equitability in our communities through collaborating with city charities, officials and safety boards.

About the Role:

At TIER-Dott, we're on a mission to revolutionise urban transportation with cutting-edge micromobility solutions. Our fleet of vehicles plays a crucial role in providing sustainable and efficient transportation options to our customers. We are actively seeking a dedicated and motivated Vehicle Procurement Lead to ensure the highest quality, reliability, and user experience of our off the shelf vehicles (OTS) and mobile network operators (MNOs). That person will optimise our vehicles performance through commercial and contractual levers, whilst supporting vehicle product managers responsible for technical requirements (Vehicle Product team) and supply chain managers responsible for spare parts orders (Supply Chain team).

What you’ll do:

As our Vehicle Procurement Lead, you'll play a key role in securing the best value for our company by strategically sourcing and purchasing hardware goods and services. Here's how you'll make an impact:

• Partner with internal stakeholders, such as engineers, vehicle product managers and supply chain managers to understand technical requirements and identify purchasing needs. This includes researching, evaluating, and qualifying suppliers for assigned product categories. You will conduct various market analysis to identify new or alternative suppliers and assess their capabilities.
• Analyse market trends and pricing to optimise procurement strategies and identify cost-saving opportunities. Develop and implement cost-reduction initiatives for assigned categories, considering total cost of ownership (TCO). With the hardware team you are responsible for the financial performance of our vehicles from the initial sourcing to the end-of-life (recycling, reselling, etc).
• Conduct Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) as appropriate, and negotiate competitive pricing and terms with suppliers. Employ advanced negotiation tactics to secure the best possible value, including cost, quality, delivery timelines, and payment terms.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring on-time delivery, quality compliance, and adherence to contracts. Develop and implement strategies to improve vehicle financial performance over time. Build a long-term alignment with our suppliers to move towards a more strategic collaboration. This should include regular visits to China and building the relationship at an executive level. 
• Leverage strategic thinking to support R&D and innovation that is not directly connected to pure financial performance (eg. advanced safety features). Identify further commercial opportunities to deliver on those ambitions. 

What you’ll need:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent
• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role
• Speaks Mandarin and has experience negotiating with suppliers in China
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies and negotiation tactics
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and contracts
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders (eg. product managers, engineers)
• Experience in the Micro-Mobility or Automotive industry (a plus)

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Benefits & Policies*: 

🚀 Employee Stock/Equity plan

💰 A fair, mid-market salary package

🧑‍💻 Weekly All-hands meetings

🧘 Mental health support with Open-up

🫂 Employee Resource Groups

🪹 Pension scheme

👶 Parental policies

🏡 Hybrid or Remote Work Policy (depending on location)

🌎 Short-term Remote Work Policy

🏞️ Sabbatical Policy

🪑 Work from home budget (* benefits will vary based on the country and position)

(* benefits will vary based on the country and position)

Sustainability Statement
We continuously measure and improve our environmental and social impact. We’re not claiming we’ll save the world, but we’re relentlessly striving to do the right thing for people, cities, and the planet. We’re constantly putting the environment and our social impact at the heart of every business decision. For more information on our sustainability, check out our Sustainability Report & Manifesto (bit.ly/3KB9dwq).

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) Statement
Dott is an equal-opportunity employer and aims to be intentional in our ED&I strategy. We operate throughout Europe in the hometowns of countless people, including our employees. To truly free OUR cities, we must have a workforce that not only understands the unique needs of our cities but also represents the diversity within them. To support all our employees to be their authentic selves, we have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment in any regard.

Data Privacy
At TIER-Dott, we respect fundamental privacy rights. We process your personal data in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). For a clear explanation of how we handle and process your personal data, please read our Candidate Privacy Statement.