The Purchasing Manager will be responsible for providing general administrative & analytical support to the Senior Director, Fleet Procurement across a range of areas.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Document all contract related data in a structured manner in all relevant internal systems with acute focus on accuracy, process, and accessibility of that data to internal stakeholders
• Work closely with Yield and Pricing to implement the annual Fleet Yield Plan for the respective regions
• Determine Fleet Purchase Demand based on Yield Plan for different vehicle categories
• Allocate purchase volumes based on Yield Plan and availability from suppliers ensuring key financial/supply chain variables are considered in planning
• Maintaining constant communication with Fleet Procurement Specialists to ensure national Fleet Purchase Demand is accurate and aligned
• Synthesize analytic findings and share results, typically with Yield and Pricing, Operations (Regional VPs, Branch Managers), Fleet Controlling and Car Control
• Prepare re-occurring fleet purchase demand reports shared with Senior Management
• As needed, work cross-functionally with Car Control and other department administrators to ensure accuracy of data (e.g. in-fleet volume / de-fleet volume)
• Interact with Fleet vendors (e.g., OEMs, Dealerships) to obtain data and communicate changes
• Prepare, process and analyze market data (ad hoc)
• Develop and run financial models (e.g., financial analysis of fleet costs, fleet allocation analysis by region), leveraging current tools and systems (e.g., excel, SQL, access) as needed. 
• Lead day to day operations for the purchasing department, working with cross functional teams at HQ and Germany.
• Represent Sixt at industry and partner events

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, finance, or accounting
• Business analytical and/or regional demand planning experience preferred
• Excellent analytic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to anticipate and independently resolve issues; ability to work collaboratively and proactively contribute new ideas
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines required; market research/analysis capabilities is a plus
• Excellent MS Office skills (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Access); specialized functional knowledge as relevant (e.g. demand planning, procurement, sourcing, supply chain)
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week and flexibility to work overtime if needed
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
• Fluent in English, and ability to communicate in other languages (Spanish, German, etc.) is a plus.

About the department:
The purchasing department buys everything! With a lot of creativity and expertise, we manage the balancing act every day between the specifications of the internal quality requirements and the premium focus of SIXT. This includes Fleet Purchase (national and international) as well as Strategic and Operational Procurement teams. They not only focus on the strategic mission of the company, but also on complex quality requirements and a competitive cost structure. We continue to grow and are looking for support in facing new challenges that need to be mastered with excellent communication, negotiation skills, great affinity for numbers, attention to detail and knowledge of contract design!

About us:
We are a leading global mobility service provider with sales of €1.53 billion and around 7,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (cab, driver and chauffeur services), SIXT+ (car subscription) and gives our customers access to our fleet of 205,400 vehicles, the services of 1,500 cooperation partners and around 1.5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,070 rental stations. At SIXT, a first-class customer experience and outstanding customer service are our top priorities. We focus on true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Want to take off with us and revolutionize the world of mobility? Apply now!