Director of Procurement

BuyMax Alliance®, an affiliate of Authority Brands Inc. is a member organization that provides national buying power to our network of more than 1,200 independent contractors in the home services industry throughout North America.The Director of Procurement is the day-to-day owner and operator of Authority Brands’ Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) services through BuyMax SPE LLC, supporting all Authority Brands franchise brands. This role is responsible for end-to-end execution of procurement activities, ensuring the Preferred Vendor programs deliver measurable value to both Authority Brands corporate and its franchisees, while supporting enterprise objectives around scale, margin improvement, and operational simplicity.The role is hands-on and accountable for both strategy and execution, serving as the primary decision-maker and escalation point for supplier relationships and management, pricing programs, private-labeled product sales, vendor rebates, contract negotiations, vendor sponsorship programs, and franchisee procurement and sourcing needs.Responsibilities GPO Ownership & Daily OperationsOwn and manage all day-to-day procurement and GPO operations across brandsEnsure continuity, performance, and scalability of procurement operations, and the Preferred Vendor ProgramsTranslate leadership priorities into executable procurement actionsMaintain operational discipline while adapting to brand-specific needs Transformation & Leadership of Operating ModelRevolutionize the core competencies of GPO offering while continuing to develop the procurement function, including internal team members and external resourcesDefine 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 mappingCreate 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 ManagementServe as the primary executive owner of strategic, international, national, and private label supplier relationshipsLead all contract negotiations, renewals, renegotiations, and amendments, including pricing, rebates, SLAs, sponsorship responsibilities, exclusivity, and termination rightsDrive supplier consolidation where appropriate while maintaining adequate regional and local coverageResolve escalations related to pricing, service levels, compliance, and contract adherence Pricing, Rebates & Financial GovernanceDesign, manage, and optimize pricing structures, rebate programs, and vendor sponsorship modelsEnsure accurate tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of monthly, quarterly, and annual rebates in partnership with FinanceMaintain transparency and governance around supplier economics and franchisee benefitsIdentify and mitigate leakage, non-compliance, or program inefficiencies Franchisee Enablement & AdoptionAct as a key interface between franchisees, brand leadership, and suppliersDrive adoption of preferred vendor programs through clear value articulation and engagementIncorporate franchisee feedback into vendor and category strategy decisionsSupport brand leadership with procurement insights impacting unit-level economics Category, Spend & Margin ManagementOversee 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 overlapPrioritize initiatives based on financial impact, feasibility, and franchisee readiness Private Label Strategy, Sales Oversight & Commercial PerformanceOwn the end-to-end private label procurement and commercial strategy, including supplier selection, product scope, pricing, and contract termsOversee private label sales performance, margin contribution, and growth initiatives across the franchise networkNegotiate private label manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and agreements to maximize value and protect brand standardsPartner with Operations, Marketing, and Brand leadership to drive private label adoption, penetration, and profitability Cross-Functional PartnershipPartner closely with Finance, Operations, Risk Management, Legal, Marketing, and Brand PresidentsSupport new brand onboarding, integration activities, and M&A-related vendor transitionsContribute to procurement-related technology, data, and reporting initiatives Conference, Event & Vendor-Sponsored Program ManagementOwn procurement and commercial oversight of Authority Brands’ conferences, conventions, summits, and major franchise events throughout the yearLead vendor participation strategy, including sponsorship structures, pricing tiers, bundled packages, and commercial termsNegotiate and manage conference-related vendor contracts, sponsorship agreements, rebates, and marketing fundingEnsure events are financially accretive, aligned with GPO objectives, and reinforce preferred vendor and private label programsPartner with Marketing, Operations, and Brand Leadership to align event strategy with franchisee education, adoption, and commercial goalsOversee post-event performance analysis, including vendor ROI, franchisee engagement, and revenue or rebate outcomesDecision RightsThe VP Of Procurement Has Primary Decision Authority OverSupplier selection and preferred vendor designationPricing structures, rebate models, and vendor sponsorship mechanismsContract negotiation and renewal strategiesProcurement policy enforcement and compliance standardsMeasures of EffectivenessSuccess In This Role Is Evaluated Based OnFranchisee-level cost savings and margin improvementAdoption and compliance with preferred vendor programsStability and growth of rebate and vendor funding streamsSupplier performance, service quality, and relationship healthScalability and operational efficiency of procurement programsProfile ExpectationsDeep experience in procurement, GPOs, franchising, or multi-unit service modelsStrong commercial and financial acumenHigh ownership mindset with comfort operating in ambiguityEntrepreneurial Mindset – agility to build upon current value-add services while seeking new value driversCollaborative Relationship Management – ability to navigate the unique Franchisor to Franchisee strategy implementationsWe believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer