BuyMax · 1 day ago
Director of Procurement
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveBuyMax is a member organization that provides national buying power to independent contractors in the home services industry. The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing procurement activities and supplier relationships to ensure value delivery and operational efficiency across Authority Brands' franchise network.
Customer ServiceE-CommerceIndustrialService Industry
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Nicole C.
Responsibilities
GPO Ownership & Daily Operations
Own and manage all day-to-day procurement and GPO operations across brands
Ensure continuity, performance, and scalability of procurement operations, and the Preferred Vendor Programs
Translate leadership priorities into executable procurement actions
Maintain operational discipline while adapting to brand-specific needs
Transformation & Leadership of Operating Model
Revolutionize the core competencies of GPO offering while continuing to develop the procurement function, including internal team members and external resources
Define and refine strategic levers within the organization and build appropriate support network upon that foundation – including but not limited to: building & hiring of procurement team, pricing strategies, category scope, customer profiles, and product road mapping
Create and establish clear processes, decision rights, and governance frameworks including KPIs (adoption rate, ROI, revenue targets, vendor performance metrics)
Operate as both player and coach, remaining directly involved in critical initiatives while building scalable capability in framework of new BuyMax vision
Supplier Strategy, Contracting & Relationship Management
Serve as the primary executive owner of strategic, international, national, and private label supplier relationships
Lead all contract negotiations, renewals, renegotiations, and amendments, including pricing, rebates, SLAs, sponsorship responsibilities, exclusivity, and termination rights
Drive supplier consolidation where appropriate while maintaining adequate regional and local coverage
Resolve escalations related to pricing, service levels, compliance, and contract adherence
Pricing, Rebates & Financial Governance
Design, manage, and optimize pricing structures, rebate programs, and vendor sponsorship models
Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of monthly, quarterly, and annual rebates in partnership with Finance
Maintain transparency and governance around supplier economics and franchisee benefits
Identify and mitigate leakage, non-compliance, or program inefficiencies
Franchisee Enablement & Adoption
Act as a key interface between franchisees, brand leadership, and suppliers
Drive adoption of preferred vendor programs through clear value articulation and engagement
Incorporate franchisee feedback into vendor and category strategy decisions
Support brand leadership with procurement insights impacting unit-level economics
Category, Spend & Margin Management
Oversee category strategies across core and indirect spend areas (materials & supplies, equipment, fleet, insurance, marketing, apparel, etc.)
Lead the analysis of spend data to identify savings opportunities, standardization gaps, and vendor overlap
Prioritize initiatives based on financial impact, feasibility, and franchisee readiness
Private Label Strategy, Sales Oversight & Commercial Performance
Own the end-to-end private label procurement and commercial strategy, including supplier selection, product scope, pricing, and contract terms
Oversee private label sales performance, margin contribution, and growth initiatives across the franchise network
Negotiate private label manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and agreements to maximize value and protect brand standards
Partner with Operations, Marketing, and Brand leadership to drive private label adoption, penetration, and profitability
Cross-Functional Partnership
Partner closely with Finance, Operations, Risk Management, Legal, Marketing, and Brand Presidents
Support new brand onboarding, integration activities, and M&A-related vendor transitions
Contribute to procurement-related technology, data, and reporting initiatives
Conference, Event & Vendor-Sponsored Program Management
Own procurement and commercial oversight of Authority Brands’ conferences, conventions, summits, and major franchise events throughout the year
Lead vendor participation strategy, including sponsorship structures, pricing tiers, bundled packages, and commercial terms
Negotiate and manage conference-related vendor contracts, sponsorship agreements, rebates, and marketing funding
Ensure events are financially accretive, aligned with GPO objectives, and reinforce preferred vendor and private label programs
Partner with Marketing, Operations, and Brand Leadership to align event strategy with franchisee education, adoption, and commercial goals
Oversee post-event performance analysis, including vendor ROI, franchisee engagement, and revenue or rebate outcomes
Qualification
Required
Deep experience in procurement, GPOs, franchising, or multi-unit service models
Strong commercial and financial acumen
High ownership mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity
Entrepreneurial Mindset – agility to build upon current value-add services while seeking new value drivers
Collaborative Relationship Management – ability to navigate the unique Franchisor to Franchisee strategy implementations
Benefits
PTO
Paid holidays
401(k)
And more
Company
BuyMax
BuyMax offers significant discounts for residential service contractors.
Founded in 1998
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jill Miller
Partner Marketing Manager
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