Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards. We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Position Summary:

The Director of Procurement Operations will lead a team of direct reports to drive the execution of Avis Budget Group’s global sourcing strategies for its North America business in addition to the strategic sourcing of all non-Global spend categories in service of delivering financial and operational excellence across the many rental locations in the USA and Canada. The Procurement

What you’ll do:

Vendor Engagement & Relationship Management

Own end to end supplier relationship lifecycle process from onboarding through exiting for products and services across all U.S. rental locations.Build and sustain strong supplier relationships that enable continuous improvement in service of ABG’s operational and financial objectives.Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor/client issues, including urgent orders and continuity challenges.

Value Capture & Strategic Initiatives

Lead value capture initiatives with a focus on Design to Value across key spend pools, including outsourced labor and auto parts.Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and service.Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within procurement operations.

Operational Leadership & Risk Management

Ensure procurement operations run efficiently across ~1,000 distributed locations, resolving day-to-day operational challenges.Act decisively during disruptions, including rapidly selecting or onboarding new vendors to maintain business continuity.Develop and monitor operational KPIs to ensure vendor accountability and alignment with business goals.

You should apply if you bring:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.10+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a strong focus on vendor management and day-to-day operational execution.Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships across a large, distributed network of sites.Strategic and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to build consensus and align diverse stakeholders.Strong leadership skills, with experience developing and managing high-performing teams.Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Benefits you’ll receive: 

Paid time off 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more 

The annual starting salary for this position is between $160,000 - $200,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The fine print: 

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

Parsippany

New Jersey

United States of America