(Senior) Buyer Tactical Procurement (m/f/d) - Professional Services

<h3>Company Description</h3><p> </p><ul></ul><h3>Job Description</h3><p>As part of our global Purchasing team, this role as (Senior) Buyer Tactical Procurement (m/f/d) puts you right at the heart of our indirect procurement strategy - especially in the area of Professional Services. You’ll be working on everything from running tenders and negotiating contracts to supporting international teams and rolling out smart eProcurement solutions. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys thinking strategically, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about making a real impact across a global organization.</p><p><strong>YOUR ROLE AT SIXT</strong></p><ul><li>You are part of the purchasing team and support the implementation of the global purchasing strategy for indirect material</li><li>You monitor markets to identify conventional and innovative strategies and partners and act as a general market buyer with high focus on our commodity Professional Services projects</li><li>You conduct RFx tenders, auctions, and contract negotiations as needed, while supporting rollouts and implementing the group-wide e-Sourcing and eProcurement strategy</li><li>You conduct annual negotiations with existing partners and intermediaries, supporting international subsidiaries in their procurement activities while improving the cost structure of SIXT</li><li>You develop and implement product group strategies with group-wide responsibility and ensure alignment across all regions</li></ul><p><strong>YOUR SKILLS MATTER</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience</strong> You have proven experience in the indirect procurement environment as Tactical/ strategic buyer or with 3+ years of professional experience in a comparable role managing the full end-to-end procurement process (from initial planning to project closeout)</li><li><strong>Technical Proficiency</strong> You have a comprehensive understanding of our product groups, enabling effective supplier management, sourcing strategies, advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create detailed presentations and analyze complex data</li><li><strong> Skills</strong> You have exceptional negotiation skills with a strong focus on cost optimization and achieving value-driven outcomes; You are highly resilient under pressure, demonstrating excellent team collaboration, assertiveness, and the ability to thrive in dynamic environments</li><li><strong>Language skills</strong> You have fluent English skills, both written and spoken; conversational German skills are a strong plus</li></ul><p><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Work-life balance</strong> Enjoy 30 days of vacation and up to 50% remote work, including up to 30 days per year in European countries (EU, CH &amp; UK), as well as flexible working hours</li><li><strong>Office Perks </strong>Stay active and healthy with our modern SIXT Gym, and various recreational activities, including a gaming area and the SIXT choir. Plus, enjoy our premium employee restaurant, offering more than just the standard canteen</li><li><strong>Support for Community Engagement</strong> Take a day each year to volunteer with the ""Drying Little Tears"" children's aid foundation, an initiative of Regine Sixt</li><li><strong>Great Employee Benefits</strong> Benefit from discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride, and SIXT+ services, car leasing offers, and special deals with partners on travel, tech, clothing, and more</li><li><strong>Mobility allowance</strong> We support you with a mobility allowance of 20€ per month</li><li><strong>Enhance your future</strong> Support with your retirement planning and capital-forming benefits</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p><strong>About the department:</strong><br/>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!</p> <p><strong>About us:</strong><br/> We are a leading global mobility service provider with sales of €3.07 billion and around 9,000 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 222,000 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