Director Fleet Purchase & Contract Management

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 goals
• You 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 objectives
• You 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 events
• You maintain full ownership of contract-related data integrity, ensuring accuracy, process compliance, and accessibility of all purchasing data across internal systems and stakeholders
• You receive executive-level visibility by preparing and presenting fleet purchase demand reports, strategic proposals, and purchasing initiatives directly to Senior and C-Suite Leadership
• You 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 relationships
• Education 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 making
• Soft 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 alignment
• Commitment 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 forward
• Travel 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 plan
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays, and a healthy work-life balance
• Company Car Hit the road in style and experience the comfort of driving the latest models from our cutting-edge, brand-new fleet
• Hybrid Work Format Flexible hybrid work options - 4/1 format, giving you the best of both collaboration and flexibility
• Exclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you, friends, and family
• Additional 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!