About Us
Indie Campers, the go-to campervan marketplace, is on a mission to make road trips accessible to everyone. Its digital approach and customer-centric orientation have developed a strong booking experience and high-quality road trips at affordable prices.
With over one million nights rented through its travel platform, Indie Campers has welcomed more than 300,000 travelers from 169 countries. The company offers a comprehensive array of road trip possibilities: short-term RV rentals, long-term campervan subscriptions, and the possibility of buying one of its vehicles available for sale.
The Role
As a Fleet Procurement Associate, you will focus on growing Indie Campers' fleet of campervans in Central Europe through planning and procurement.
You will join the Fleet Procurement team within the Corporate Finance department in the Lisbon HQ offices, reporting directly to the Fleet Procurement Director, and working closely with the Finance, Revenue, Operations, and RV Sales departments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Execute the planning and procurement of vehicles for Central Europe (Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Croatia)
* Establish and develop relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
* Drive procurement process improvements, contract analysis, drafting, and reporting
* Collaborate with the Finance team in the execution of the fleet finance plan
* Work with Operations and RV Sales teams to ensure product specs align with business objectives
* Prepare periodic reporting for executives and stakeholders
* Own the interface between OEMs and internal stakeholders during the infleet of new vehicles
Requirements
* Academic background in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or similar
* Experience of 2+ years in procurement, ideally in the automotive industry
* Experience in engaging and building value-adding relationships with internal customers and external partners across geographies and industries
* Strong analytical skills with affinity towards deal negotiations and ability to drive Procurement-related KPIs
* Natural commercial mindset with exceptional communication and emotional intelligence skills
* Fluent in English (both written and verbal) mandatory
What We Offer
1. The opportunity to be a key member in the scaling of a unique company in a fast-growing market
2. The chance to work with outstanding people from many nationalities and backgrounds in a