We are looking for a Bus Partnership Manager to join the Operated Bus team which is in charge of sourcing and negotiating over 100m€ worth of transportation contracts in France. In this role you will grow your skills in negotiation, procurement and strategic thinking. You will manage multiple internal and external stakeholders, and embrace a wide scope of tasks from ground negotiations, structured RFPs to strategic thinking. As such, the role requires a sharp, analytical mind, entrepreneurial spirit, interpersonal skills, and strong commitment.
Your responsibilities
Build and manage long-lasting relations with bus partners and continuously nurture existing partnerships with bus operatorsSource new partners by contacting operators, presenting our business model and negotiating contracts Improve profitability of the lines by collaborating with network planning and bus partners to better understand their cost structure and means to decrease end-to-end costsParticipate to best-in-class RFI / RFP campaigns (Call for tenders) and apply our procurement playbook to reach our ambitious sourcing targets at the best costs and quality balanceYour qualifications
You have 2 years of experience in procurement and business development roles, preferably related to the transport industryYou have strong negotiation skills, operational agility and solution-driven mindsetYou are able to work with data to define priorities, derive actionable insights and present resultsYou have excellent communication skills, you’re humble and enjoy sharing & learning from othersYou embrace change, are able to take a step back, prioritize, and focus on added-value tasksYou have a results-driven and impact-oriented mindsetFull working proficiency in Spanish, Italian, English. French is a strong plus If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d still be a great fit for this role in your application!
What we have to offer
Hybrid working mode 4 additional weeks on top of legal maternity leavesFinancial support for home office equipmentMinimum 25 days holiday per yearLocal meal plan policy (Swile card)50% transportation paid (Forfait Mobilité Durable)Relocation package Free unlimited carpooling & bus ridesPersonal growth via trainings, mentorship, and internal mobility programsEmployee Stock ownership planRegular team building eventsMental health support through Moka.care1 day off per year to test our productInterested in joining the ride?
a 45-min video-call with your Talent Acquisition Team Manager Sabrina Angersbach to get to know you, understand your career expectations and answer your questionsa 60-min video-call with our Bus Partnership Managers Maxime Leroy Bourguin and Susan Dell’Omoa fully remote exercise to evaluate your technical skillsa 60-min video-call with Maxime, Jonas Bisagni (Head of Business Development & Account Management) and another team member to discuss your case a 30-min video-call with our VP Buses Aurelien Gandois for vision fit and rounding off the processUsually, our hiring process lasts on average 20-25 days and offers usually come within 48 hours.
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BlaBlaCar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications outlined above, tell us why you’d still be a great fit for this role in your application.
