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:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Energy Sourcing or a similar role. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds who identify with the responsibilities outlined.

• 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.

If you're ready to make a significant impact on the energy transition and contribute to a fast-growing, purpose-driven company, we encourage you to apply today!

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).

Apply for the job

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you’re excited about joining Fastned.
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.

We are looking forward to your application! If you have questions or need further information regarding your application, please contact our recruitment team via recruitment(at)fastnedcharging.com

Fastned stand for Equal Opportunity. We strongly encourage women, people of colour, and LGBTQ(+) people to apply. We consider applicants of all genders.