About this role
As a full-time Director of Fleet Purchasing at SIXT, you will lead the strategic vision and execution of our vehicle purchasing operations across the U.S., overseeing a high-performing team while shaping the fleet decisions that fuel our growth. You will be a key voice at the leadership table, partnering with senior executives and global stakeholders to ensure our fleet strategy is competitive, financially sound, and operationally excellent. If you're a bold, data-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and knows how to turn complex challenges into winning outcomes, this is the role for you. Apply now!
YOUR ROLE AT SIXT
You support the Head of Vehicle Purchasing by setting strategic direction for the fleet purchasing department, leading a team of analysts and managers to execute against national fleet goalsYou manage end-to-end fleet purchase demand planning, including allocation of purchase volumes across vehicle categories and regions, ensuring alignment with the Yield Plan and key financial and supply chain objectivesYou liaise with senior fleet vendors including OEMs and dealerships to negotiate best-in-class pricing, forge strategic partnerships, and represent SIXT at the highest levels at industry and partner eventsYou maintain full ownership of contract-related data integrity, ensuring accuracy, process compliance, and accessibility of all purchasing data across internal systems and stakeholdersYou receive executive-level visibility by preparing and presenting fleet purchase demand reports, strategic proposals, and purchasing initiatives directly to Senior and C-Suite LeadershipYou assist in driving cross-functional alignments across Yield & Pricing, Operations, Fleet Controlling, and Car Control by developing sophisticated financial models and ensuring national fleet demand remains accurate and strategically positioned
YOUR SKILLS MATTER
Experience You have 7+ years of experience in fleet purchasing, demand planning, supply chain, or a related field, with at least 3 years in leadership role managing teams and vendor relationshipsEducation You have a bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus Technical Proficiency You are proficient in Microsoft Office Applications particularly Excel and have extensive experience leveraging tools such as QuickSight and AWS for advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and data-driven decision makingSoft Skills You demonstrate exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive cross-functional alignmentCommitment to Excellence You are a results-driven leader who operates with a high degree of ownership, proactively identifies opportunities for improvement, and consistently delivers outcomes that move the business forwardTravel You are flexible and willing to travel domestically and internationally to represent SIXT at industry events, OEM engagements, and leadership meetings as needed
WHAT WE OFFER
Comprehensive Health Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement planPaid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays, and a healthy work-life balanceCompany Car Hit the road in style and experience the comfort of driving the latest models from our cutting-edge, brand-new fleetHybrid Work Format Flexible hybrid work options - 4/1 format, giving you the best of both collaboration and flexibilityExclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you, friends, and familyAdditional Perks Experience the advantages of working in a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional advancement within a globally growing organization
About us:
We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!