Director, Labor & Logistics

Avis Budget Group • Parsippany, NJ

4d • $160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

The Director of Labor & Logistics will lead the development of the regional sourcing and supplier strategy for Avis Budget Group’s North American outsourced labor spend and logistics spend across the hundreds of rental locations in North America. This role is responsible for developing and supporting the execution of end to end procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, and driving cost savings while ensuring operational excellence. The position requires deep expertise in contingent labor sourcing in the travel industry and strong collaboration skills to align with cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, with expertise in outsourced or contingent labor sourcing (travel industry labor experience a strong plus) and logistics sourcing (e.g., long-haul car shuttling)
• 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 with a track record of delivering business-aligned procurement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Develop and implement comprehensive, aligned sourcing strategies for outsourced labor and logistics (i.e., long haul car shuttling) categories.
• Ensure the development of agreements and supplier relationships that secure competitive terms and conditions while helping mitigate risks related to cost volatility, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Drive compliance with sourcing strategies across a fragmented supplier base, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and delivery of savings goals.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), maximizing value across cost, service, and quality.
• Operational & Global Alignment Support the development and implementation of standardized international procurement practices.
• Share and leverage cross-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.
• Proactively identify and address supply chain, labor, and cost-related risks.
• Develop and report on KPIs to measure savings, compliance, and overall supplier effectiveness.

Benefits

• 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 the purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care services, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director