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Avis Budget Group · 16 hours ago

Director, Procurement Operations

Avis Budget Group is a leading company in the transportation sector, committed to innovative and customer-focused solutions. The Director of Procurement Operations will lead a team to drive global sourcing strategies and enhance operational excellence across rental locations in North America.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Procurement experienceVendor managementOperational leadershipStrategic problem-solvingRelationship managementCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsTeam management

Required

Bachelor's degree required
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

Preferred

advanced degree preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Avis Budget Group

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Avis Budget Group offers professionals and individuals with vehicle rental and sharing services.

H1B Sponsorship

Avis Budget Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.1B
2025-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-09-10Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2024-05-14Post Ipo Debt· $216.28M

Leadership Team

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Brian Choi
Chief Executive Officer
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Jeff Kaelin
Vice President, Technology Strategy, Performance & Data Services
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