Retail Facility & Procurement Manager Europe

Join a fast-growing, listed company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a growing network of more than 300 fast charging stations across 9 European countries, allowing electric vehicle drivers to fastcharge their car with 100% green energy. Our mission is to accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility by giving freedom to electric drivers. We have recently been awarded “Best Charging Network” in the UK, France and the Netherlands, further establishing Fastned as the leading player in the field. If you’re ready to drive change in the sustainable energy sector, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact!

Your role:

Fastned is not only expanding its fast-charging network — but our retail offering is also growing with it across countries like the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. To support this growth, we’re looking for a hands-on professional to build and streamline the way we run our shops.

In this brand-new role, you’ll act as a strategist, fixer, and process owner in one structure, processes to keep our retail network across Europe running smoothly, safely, and cost-effectively. From negotiating contracts and coordinating maintenance to improving how we track operational costs — your work shapes the quality and consistency of our shops.

If you thrive on bringing clarity to complexity, enjoy building something from scratch, and love working across teams and borders, this is your chance.

What will you do?

The Facility Manager Retail ensures that Fastned's growing network of retail shops across Europe operates efficiently, safely, and in line with our brand and quality standards. This role sits at the intersection of facility management, procurement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and manage maintenance strategies that we can role out for current & future l retail locations across Europe, including preventive and corrective actions.

• Lead end-to-end procurement processes for store equipment, furnishings, and services — from supplier selection to contract negotiation and delivery coordination.

• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, quality control, and timely resolution of issues.

• Optimize OPEX and maintenance costs without compromising quality, safety, or customer experience.

• Act as the key link between Retail, Field Operations, and Network Operations — aligning workflows and responsibilities across teams.

• Collaborate closely with Retail Area Managers, supporting them with clear processes for requests, escalations, and operational follow-up.

• Monitor maintenance and facility performance through reporting and data analysis, translating insights into actionable improvements.

What do you bring?

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role in retail, facility management, or operations.

• Experience in contract management, supplier coordination, and cost optimization.

• Strong analytical and process-oriented skills.

• Experience in setting up new processes in a fast-growing organization.

• Strong communicator, able to switch between different disciplines and levels.

• Fluent in Dutch and English.

• Experience in an international environment is a plus.

Join us in building a better future

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise & celebrate our successes, big and small. We put a focus on work-life balance, provide you with genuine work flexibility and have family-friendly policies in place. 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;

• In order to feel & enjoy the EV life you get access to our fully electric vehicle fleet (all charging expenses covered), also for private use;

• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks provided at our office locations;

• A paid pension plan, fully covered by Fastned;

• The opportunity to work from our other offices in Cologne, Ghent, Paris, London & Zurich, with reimbursement for work-related travel expenses;

• Next to fun events year-round, we throw notorious Christmas parties and organise an amazing yearly trip abroad with all employees;

• Other perks include flexible working hours, full travel compensation and the working gear of your choice.

Interested?

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 our mission.