Senior Director, Procurement - North America

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:

Reporting directly to the Global Vice President of Procurement, the Senior Director, Procurement will be responsible for driving procurement excellence across multiple markets across North America for Avis Budget Group. This role will focus on harmonizing procurement practices globally while respecting regional market dynamics and requirements.

What You’Ll Do:

• Global Procurement Strategy
• Create and execute comprehensive, globally-aligned sourcing strategies for North America spend (e.g., MRO, fleet maintenance services, IT services, facilities management, professional services) across multiple regions and markets, ensuring delivery of business-aligned savings goals
• Establish robust global contracts, incorporating competitive terms and conditions to manage current and future risks around market/cost volatility, regulations, currency, and other operational factors.
• Support the global development and implement internationally standard practices such as cross-market best practice sharing and supplier partnerships
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• Establish supplier engagement plan for international markets to secure most competitive terms, consistent with global sourcing strategies
• Elevate key supplier relationships to deliver across scorecard metrics, including productivity and service as well as corporate social responsibility ambitions such as local business development and supplier diversity.
• Establish and oversee procurement budgets with multi-currency considerations and provide regular forecasting including risk and opportunity analysis
• Alongside the Procurement Operations team, implement robust supplier performance measurement program and processes across all international locations
• Team Leadership & Development
• Support the global organizational design and ensure establishment of high-performing procurement teams, including the recruitment, development, and coaching of associates.
• Set KPIs and ensure adherence, performance measurement, and target achievement across all international regions
• Drive process harmonization across all international sites, implementing best practices while adapting to local market conditions
• Digital Transformation & Process Excellence
• Support global transformation efforts through leading digital transformational procurement initiatives in international markets, including P2P design, integration, and compliance.
• Drive automation and digitization of procurement processes to improve efficiency and compliance across all international markets
• Ensure data standardization and reporting consistency across international operations
• Create and execute comprehensive, globally-aligned sourcing strategies for North America spend (e.g., MRO, fleet maintenance services, IT services, facilities management, professional services) across multiple regions and markets, ensuring delivery of business-aligned savings goals
• Establish robust global contracts, incorporating competitive terms and conditions to manage current and future risks around market/cost volatility, regulations, currency, and other operational factors.
• Support the global development and implement internationally standard practices such as cross-market best practice sharing and supplier partnerships
• Establish supplier engagement plan for international markets to secure most competitive terms, consistent with global sourcing strategies
• Elevate key supplier relationships to deliver across scorecard metrics, including productivity and service as well as corporate social responsibility ambitions such as local business development and supplier diversity.
• Establish and oversee procurement budgets with multi-currency considerations and provide regular forecasting including risk and opportunity analysis
• Alongside the Procurement Operations team, implement robust supplier performance measurement program and processes across all international locations
• Support the global organizational design and ensure establishment of high-performing procurement teams, including the recruitment, development, and coaching of associates.
• Set KPIs and ensure adherence, performance measurement, and target achievement across all international regions
• Drive process harmonization across all international sites, implementing best practices while adapting to local market conditions
• Support global transformation efforts through leading digital transformational procurement initiatives in international markets, including P2P design, integration, and compliance.
• Drive automation and digitization of procurement processes to improve efficiency and compliance across all international markets
• Ensure data standardization and reporting consistency across international operations

You should apply if you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ 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 $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.

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.

ParsippanyNew JerseyUnited States of America