About VEV

VEV specialises in designing and implementing scaled enterprise fleet solutions. Our expertise lies in optimising fleets, charging infrastructure, and operations to maximise the benefits of transitioning to sustainable transportation. With a wealth of experience in delivering comprehensive turnkey charging solutions at scale, we are committed to guiding organisations through a seamless transition towards a greener future.  
If you are passionate about sustainable transportation, innovation, and making a positive impact, we invite you to join us at VEV. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on ground breaking projects, collaborate with industry experts, and drive meaningful change in the world of e-mobility.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager (Civil/Electrical Subcontracted Services) to join our dynamic team at VEV. In this role, you will play a pivotal role delivering our decarbonisation projects. Your primary objective will be contributing to the management transactional and strategic management of the assigned categories ensuring projects are delivered on time, with quality and within the cost targets.

Role and Responsibilities

•  Provide hands on support with all procurement activities across the team.  From defining processes and procedures and their implementation to defining strategic plans and building a robust supply chain.
• Lead the procurement activities of selected categories related to Civil works, Electrical Subcontractors, and other services related work related to decarbonization projects.
• Lead the implementation of supplier agreements and ongoing supplier relationship management and development.
• Enable successful bids with the provision of the most competitive supply chain selection and costing.
• Contribute to the development of the Procurement team and wider organization. Lead cost analysis, solutions selection and provide strong across the organization to deliver our projects.
• Maintain optimal sourcing strategies, maximize cost saving across a diverse supplier base and ensure the projects are supported from bid stage the end of contract lifecycle.   
• This is a wide role where the key to be successful will be the ability to get involved at different levels within the supply chain.

Experience and qualifications required

• Bachelor's degree in a Technical field is a plus.
• Proven procurement experience ideally in fast growth environments and an ability to adapt fast to new environments/technologies.  
• Good understanding of Civil works, Electrical works procurement will be advantageous. 
• Strong experience defining processes and procedures across procurement, supply chain and operations.
• Accomplished in Contracts Implementation.  Highly familiar with contractual law and the drafting of multiple types of agreements.
• Experience and understanding Solar, BESS, EV Charging projects is desirable.
• A demonstrable tack record on sourcing from international markets, streamlining costs and supply chain management.  
• Strong project management. Experience dealing with Equipment/Vehicles manufacturers and technical services sub-contractors.  Ability to navigate challenging projects an ensure their timely delivery. 
• A professionally curious individual who possesses a good eye for detail and the required creativity to find solutions in an efficient and effective way.
• Hands-on approach.  Ability to move fast in a start-up like environment and delivery high quality output always.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Additional Information

VEV is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Learn more about our existing projects and vision for the future at https://www.vev.com.