Director, Procurement Operations

Avis Budget Group • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

92d • $160,000 - $200,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree