Energy Sourcing Manager

Join a fast growing company with a purpose! We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Energy Purchasing Manager to shape and execute Fastned’s energy sourcing strategy across multiple countries. At Fastned you can directly contribute to combating climate change by accelerating the transition towards electric mobility. Together with over 150 colleagues (currently 28 nationalities and counting) we have the ambition to build Europe's best fast charging network.

As our Energy Sourcing Manager you will be responsible for elevating the purchasing of electricity at Fastned to the next level. Over the last few years Fastned has procured electricity mainly directly from the spot market, but with growing volumes and higher purchase price volatility it is time for the next step. With this new role we aim to define and execute a purchasing strategy that results in a more stable and predictable purchase price, enabling better forecasting of future pricing, and more stable margins.

The electricity purchasing strategy we envision would include entering into long term agreements with (future) producers of renewable energy (primarily solar and wind), providing pricing stability for parties investing in such projects and by doing so enabling the addition of new renewable capacity. In addition, we aim to manage (part of) the remaining price risk, probably via the use of medium and short term contracts, hedges, batteries etc. Complexities of the job relate to the exponentially growing kWh deliveries of Fastned and our presence in a growing number of countries. Financial analysts estimate Fastned deliveries to multifold in the next couple of years. And that would still be an early stage in this market where we grow from around 2% EV penetration today, towards 100% within a few decades. This is the first full time energy purchasing role within Fastned so we are looking for someone that has ample experience in energy purchasing and is eager to take the lead in defining and executing strategy in a rapidly growing company and market.

In this role you will be part of the commercial team, which - amongst other things - is responsible for sales pricing as well as purchasing strategy of our electricity, and how the two interlink with each other. This role will include the following activities:

• Bringing Fastned’s energy purchasing strategy to the next level, starting with defining a strategy, formulating a plan for implementation and all resources needed to put this in effect;
• Work together with Fastned’s data and controlling teams to develop long term and short term volume outlooks that can be used for effective purchasing, trading and hedging;
• Monitoring of the wider energy market to create a view on market trends and their impact on wholesale electricity prices;
• Work together with the Price & Proposition Manager (sales) and network development managers to enable attractive commercial & tender pricing;
• Create a structure to commit to procurement partnerships (including with production facilities still under development), PPAs, hedges and other trades with proper risk management and approvals;
• Optimising Fastned’s energy purchase price on all relevant markets (PPA, futures, spot), and in existing and future countries;
• Liaise with the commercial team and public affairs team to allow them to take into account relevant developments in the energy markets.

We are looking for a smart and ambitious energy purchasing manager who wants to take on a leading role in defining and executing an effective electricity purchasing strategy in an exponentially growing company. In this role you need to be self-starting and have sound business judgement. It will be up to you to define the role and do everything that is needed to make electricity purchasing a success within Fastned. To make this happen, we are looking for the following:

• At least 7 years of experience in electricity purchasing / origination;
• Analytical and commercial mindset;
• Bachelor/Masters degree in a related field (maths, economics, econometrics, or similar);
• Experience in trading of GOOs and/or HBEs is a plus;
• Fluent in English. Other languages such as Dutch, German and/or French are a plus;
• Down to earth mentality, friendly personality, but playing to win;
• Genuine affinity with the energy transition and Fastned’s mission.

Our mission

Fastned aims to accelerate the transition towards sustainable mobility by giving freedom to electric drivers. Our goal is a European network of 1000 large and scalable fast charging stations in prime locations, where electric drivers can charge their vehicles with energy from the sun and wind. Fastned currently operates in six countries (HQ in Amsterdam, offices in Germany, UK, Switzerland, Belgium and France) and is growing fast.

We do things our way. As a young, independent company with a flat organizational structure, we give a lot of responsibility to our new hires and expect an entrepreneurial mindset. We make decisions fast, focus on improving the customer experience and keep things as simple as possible. Working at Fastned means working with a diverse group of driven but humble people who are intrinsically motivated to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility and having a positive impact. At Fastned we enjoy a high degree of freedom, ownership and trust.

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to celebrate our successes, big and small. In addition to access to our attractive employee stock option program and to our fully electric fleet of vehicles (also for private use - we cover all your charging expenses), we provide daily vegetarian lunches & the best coffee in our offices, host infamous Christmas parties, and organise annual company trips. Other benefits include flexible working hours and the tech gear of your choice (MacBook vs ThinkPad, iOS vs Android).

Interested?

We would love to have a chat with you very soon! We are curious to hear why you are the best person for this role & why you would make a great addition to the mission of Fastned.

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.

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