Senior Procurement Category Manager (Real Estate and Construction)

Company Description

Job Description

With anticipated high growth in the upcoming years, SIXT is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Category Manager to lead and optimize procurement strategies within the Construction department. This key role will ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic supplier relationships to support SIXT’s expansion across the US. As an experienced buyer, you are a professional role model for your team colleagues and support them by sharing knowledge on topics such as negotiation, project planning, and purchasing tool. Apply now!    

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT 

• You translate corporate planning into a group-wide procurement roadmap for the Construction & Real Estate division and act as a business partner to internal stakeholders, managing global requirements and ensuring quality standards are met across procurement projects
• You monitor markets to identify conventional and innovative strategies and partners, including refurbishment, new construction measures, and operational supply areas (energy, security, cleaning, and facilities)
• You conduct RFx tenders, auctions, and lease negotiations as needed, while supporting rollouts and implementing the group-wide e-Sourcing and eProcurement strategy
• You conduct annual negotiations with existing partners and intermediaries, supporting international subsidiaries in their procurement activities while improving the cost structure of SIXT
• You develop and implement product group strategies with group-wide responsibility and ensure alignment across all regions
• You review and optimize our international quality standards and implement them with our local partners and take on group-wide responsibility for the development of a product group strategy and ensure its implementation

YOUR SKILLS MATTER 

• Experience You have proven experience in construction, Furniture Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E), and real estate procurement, with several years of professional experience in a comparable role managing the full cradle-to-grave procurement process (from initial planning to project closeout)
• Technical Proficiency You have a comprehensive understanding of product groups within the construction and real estate sectors, enabling effective supplier management, sourcing strategies, advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create detailed presentations and analyze complex data
• Soft Skills 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
• Commitment to Excellence You are adaptable to agile work environments and comfortable handling short-term project changes with professionalism and experience
• Travel You are flexible and willing to travel up to 25% & authorization to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship requirements

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   
• Bonus Plan Take advantage of performance-based incentive
• Hybrid Work Format Enjoy a hybrid work schedule - 4/1 format
• 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 and ample opportunities for professional advancement 

Additional Information

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!

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