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People. Performance. Purpose.
At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.
TheGlobal Procurement Director - MRO Maintenance & Damage Automotive Partswill lead the development of the global sourcing and supplier strategy for Avis Budget Group’s spend across hundreds of rental locations. This roleis responsible fordeveloping and supporting the execution of end-to-end category procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, and driving cost savings while ensuring operational excellence. The position requires deepexpertisein MRO / automotive parts andvendedmaintenance as well as strong collaboration skills to align with cross-functional stakeholders.
WhatYou’llDo:
Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management
Develop and implement comprehensive, aligned sourcing strategies for MRO / auto parts as well as vended maintenance
Ensure the development of agreements and supplier relationships which secure competitive terms and conditions while mitigating risks related to cost volatility, regulations, and market dynamics.
Drive compliancetosourcing strategies across a fragmented supplier base, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and delivery of savings goals.
Build andmaintainsupplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), maximizing value across cost, service, and quality.
Operational & Global Alignment
Work closely with the regional and local procurement operations teams to ensure development of the most cost-efficient, service-optimized supply chains from suppliers to retail sites including creation and operationalization of best-in-class inventory management processes
Support the development and implementation of standardized international procurement practices.
Share andleveragecross-market best practices to enhance global procurement performance.
Collaborate closely with operations, finance, and global procurement teams to ensure strategies meet business needs and deliver measurable outcomes.
Risk & Performance Management
Monitor supplier performance, ensuring accountability to service levels, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
Proactivelyidentifyand address supply chain, labor, and cost-related risks.
Develop and report on KPIs to measure savings, compliance, and overall supplier effectiveness.
PerksYou’llGet:
Paid time off
401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
Eligible toelectother voluntary benefitsincluding:Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA,additionallife insurance coverages
Ability to 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
What We're Looking For:
Bachelor’s degreerequired; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
10+ years of progressive procurement experience, withexpertisein MRO, auto parts, and vended maintenance industries
Proven success in building and executing sourcing strategies across fragmented supplier bases, including driving compliance and alignment.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
Solid negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship management skills.
Strong analytical and communication abilities witha track recordof delivering business-aligned procurement outcomes.
The annual starting salary for this position is between $180,000 - $220,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Who We Are:
Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together,we’removing 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 weoperate.
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 advertisementdoes not constitutea 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 informationisaccurateas of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right tomodifythis information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate ofAvisBudget Group.
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