[Hiring] Global Procurement Director @Avis Budget Group

Role Description

The Global Procurement Director - MRO Maintenance & Damage Automotive Parts will lead the development of the global sourcing and supplier strategy for Avis Budget Group’s spend across hundreds of rental locations. This role is responsible for developing 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 deep expertise in MRO / automotive parts and vended maintenance as well as strong collaboration skills to align with cross-functional stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 compliance to 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
  • 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, with expertise in 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 with a track record of delivering business-aligned procurement outcomes.

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
• 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

Company Description

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.