Senior Director, Procurement - North America Job at avis budget group (Parsippany)

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

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 global development and the implement internationally standard practices such as cross-market best practice sharing and supplier partnerships
Establish a supplier engagement plan for international markets to secure the 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
Partner with the Procurement Operations team to design and implement a robust supplier performance measurement program and standardized processes across all international locations
Support the global organizational design and ensure the 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

Requirements

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

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

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