Key Skills

Job Description

About Us Dott is the European champion of shared micro-mobility. Created through the merger of operators Tier and Dott in March 2024, the company decided to move forward under the name of Dott and integrated all vehicles into the Dott app. With the mission to change mobility for good, the team is led by CEO Henri Moissinac and President Maxim Romain. Dott facilitates sustainable travel, reduces congestion and pollution in cities, and decreases reliance on cars. With more than 250,000 shared vehicles in more than 400 cities across 21 countries in Europe and the Middle East, the 10 million users have generated over 400 million rides so far. For more information, visit www.ridedott.com About The Role And Your Impact You will be the commercial engine of the procurement function, the person who finds the money, builds the case, runs the negotiation, and delivers the savings - supporting and guiding all the other functions within the organization. You won't wait to be asked. You will dig into the spend data, identify where the company is overpaying, and go after it, vendor by vendor, contract by contract, category by category. Some examples: SaaS contracts for our HR, Finance, Product and Customer Service tools Cloud & Connectivity contracts for our vehicles Lease contracts for our warehouses Lease contracts for our offices Contracts with our Payment Service Providers You will play a central role in delivering value to the business beyond cost savings securing the right terms, quality, service levels, and lead times. Your Main Objectives Shaping processes, strategy and culture Review and update our company wide frameworks and approval flows for procurement activities Guide and support functions in their day to day procurement, partnering with business stakeholders and the legal team to drive the best commercial outcome for the company Challenge the "we've always done it this way" mentality with market data, alternatives, and commercial logic Create and execute short and long-term procurement strategies for top vendor spend Promote a cost discipline culture across the organization Achieving better terms and savings Proactively identify and pursue savings opportunities by analysing spend data, spotting overpriced contracts, and benchmarking against the market Create competitive tension in every sourcing event to maximize company leverage, even with strong incumbents Establish long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers without letting relationships prevent hard negotiations Lead all commercial negotiations for material procurement, owning the deal from strategy through to signed contract Prepare and present deal reviews to senior decision-makers with clear verdicts, highlighting financial impact, risks, and trade-offs Leveraging AI & Automation to improve what we do Leverage AI and automation to streamline procurement processes, spend analysis, contract lifecycle management, and benchmarking Automate the delivery of reports and KPIs (savings vs. budget, risk & compliance, renewals) for timely and actionable data insights Identify, evaluate, and implement new procurement technology and digital tools to drive efficiency and competitive advantage Skills And Qualifications 5-10 years of experience in commercial procurement or strategic finance with experience across a wide range of spend categories Experienced negotiator with a proven track record of securing best-in-class terms and personally closing deals. A self-starter who identifies opportunities, builds plans, and executes with minimal management direction. At least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced environment (start-up/scale-up), comfortable with ambiguity and building processes from scratch. Experience building or deploying AI solutions in-house to create efficiencies within procurement. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including advanced Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, graphs, data modelling). Familiarity with ERP systems, P2P tools, and contract management platforms. Excellent communicator able to build strong internal networks, influence leadership, and push back using data. Comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and suppliers alike with evidence-backed positions. Fluent in English (spoken and written). THIS MAY INSPIRE YOU* 💻 Our one-time home office bonus upon your start to create your ideal home office set up 📚 Our annual learning & development budget 🛴 Our rides program with availability to opt in and opt out to ride our e-scooters & e-bikes ☀️ Our partnership for mental health at work, with free 1-on-1 video counselling, self-guided development and more 🌴 Our sabbatical program ⏳ Our flexible hours and 1-month remote working option 🏳️‍🌈 Our diversity and inclusivity initiatives and programs 🎉 Our public holiday swap, with which you can switch two public holidays to another day 🌍 Our voluntary day off for charity work benefits may vary depending on country and position We actively encourage a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters each employee’s individuality at Dott. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for your application, regardless to your nationality, ethnic or national origin, skin color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Come as you are and join our ride! In case you are living with disabilities, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, so we can ensure a smooth application process. If we could spark your interest and you want to change mobility for good with us, apply now and let us know why you’re the one for the job! We encourage everyone to apply and grow with us. Even if you may not tick all the boxes of the requirements, we are happy to hear about the value you can add to the team. We are all learners! We are looking forward to your application! At 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.

Core Responsibilities

Lead commercial procurement across multiple spend categories, identifying savings opportunities, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating material contracts, and securing favorable terms, quality, service levels, and lead times. Improve procurement processes and reporting through AI and automation, while advising stakeholders and presenting deal reviews to senior decision-makers.

Requirements

Requires 5–10 years of commercial procurement or strategic finance experience across a range of spend categories, including a proven record of personally negotiating and closing deals. Candidates should be self-directed, have at least two years in a fast-paced startup or scale-up environment, experience deploying AI solutions, strong analytical and communication skills, familiarity with ERP, P2P, and contract management tools, and fluency in English.

Benefits

• One-Time Home Office Bonus
• Annual Learning And Development Budget
• E-Scooter And E-Bike Rides Program
• Mental Health Counselling And Resources
• Sabbatical Program
• Flexible Hours
• One-Month Remote Working Option
• Diversity And Inclusion Programs
• Public Holiday Swap
• Voluntary Charity Day Off