Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
10+ years of progressive procurement experience, particularly in MRO, auto parts, and vended maintenance.
Proven success in building and executing sourcing strategies across fragmented supplier bases.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, capable of influencing diverse functions.
Solid negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship management skills.
Strong analytical and communication abilities, with a focus on business-aligned outcomes.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for MRO and auto parts.
Ensure agreements and supplier relationships mitigate risks while securing competitive terms.
Drive compliance with sourcing strategies across a fragmented supplier base.
Build and maintain value-maximizing supplier relationships through SRM.
Collaborate with procurement teams to create cost-efficient, optimized supply chains.
Support standardized international procurement practices development and implementation.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively address supply chain risks.
Benefits
Paid time off
401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits including Group Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
Tax-free benefits for public transportation or parking expenses
Employee discounts on Avis / Budget car purchases
Access to Employee Assistance Program for counseling and legal services.
Full Job 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.
Perks You'll Get:
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
What We're Looking For:
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.
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.
