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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
What we offer:
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