Director of Procurement Systems & Strategic Initiatives

Driven to be the Best

People. Performance. Purpose.

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.

TheDirector of Procurement Systems & Strategic Initiativeswill be responsible for leading enterprise initiatives for the Global Procurement organization, which will include (but not be limited to) supporting the ABG Procurement Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan, creating the Global Procurement Policy, architecting and leading the operationalization of a global S2P (Source to Pay process. In addition, this role will create and lead the governance to evaluate Global Procurement’s value capture delivery. This role will have 2-3 direct reports.

What You'll Do: 

• Architect, align, and lead the implementation of the Global Source to Pay for Avis Budget globally, including the creation and implementation of an agile technology roadmap and global procurement policy (see below)

• Create, align, and oversee the rollout of the Global Procurement Policy to ensure Avis Budget Group extracts maximum value for its billions of third-party expenses and meets regulatory, safety, ESG, and other key standards

• Create, align, and lead the technology roadmap for Global Procurement (key priority will be Procure to Pay as well as a Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system)

• Lead the governance for all Global Procurement value delivery – savings, cost avoidance, working capital

• Support the Global Chief Procurement Officer in the creation of the Strategic Plan as well as the Annual Operating Plan

• Support the Global Chief Procurement Officer in the creation of a total capability program for Global Procurement, including learning plan for all associates

• Manage a team of direct reports (2-3 FTEs), including data analysts and market intelligence analysts

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 

• Contribute up to $260 as atax freebenefit 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 finance experience, particularly in creating procurement savings framework and leading systems initiatives

• Proven success in creating and implementing P2P or S2P systems along with accompanying people,processand technology needs in a highly fragmented spend organization.

• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels.

• Very Strong analytical and communication abilities witha track recordof 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.

Who We Are:

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together,we’removing 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 weoperate.

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 advertisementdoes not constitutea 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 informationisaccurateas of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right tomodifythis information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate ofAvisBudget Group.