Global Procurement Director - MRO Maintenance & Damage (Remote)

Driven to be the Best

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At Avis Budget Group, we’re driven to be the best vehicle rental company in the world, together. Our 25,000 employees raise the bar every day, bringing different perspectives, taking ownership, and leading with integrity. We’re defining the future of mobility with safe, sustainable solutions that move people, businesses, and communities forward.

TheGlobal Procurement Director - MRO Maintenance & Damage Automotive Partswill lead the development of the global sourcing and supplier strategy for Avis Budget Group’s spend across hundreds of rental locations. This roleis responsible fordeveloping 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 deepexpertisein MRO / automotive parts andvendedmaintenance as well as strong collaboration skills to align with cross-functional stakeholders.

WhatYou’llDo:

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 compliancetosourcing strategies across a fragmented supplier base, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and delivery of savings goals.

• Build andmaintainsupplier 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 andleveragecross-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.

• Proactivelyidentifyand address supply chain, labor, and cost-related risks.

• Develop and report on KPIs to measure savings, compliance, and overall supplier effectiveness.

PerksYou’llGet: 

• Paid time off 

• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions 

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance 

• Eligible toelectother voluntary benefitsincluding:Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA,additionallife 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 degreerequired; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, withexpertisein 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 witha track recordof delivering business-aligned procurement outcomes.