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Global Procurement Director - MRO Maintenance & Damage (Remote)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive procurement experience with expertise in MRO, automotive parts, and vended maintenance
  • Proven success building and executing sourcing strategies across fragmented supplier bases with strong compliance and alignment
  • Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship management skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for MRO/auto parts and vended maintenance to drive cost savings and supplier performance
  • Build and manage supplier relationships through SRM, ensuring favorable terms, service levels, quality, and risk mitigation
  • Align global procurement with regional/local teams, standardize international procurement practices, and optimize inventory and supply chains
  • Monitor supplier performance, identify risks, and report KPIs to measure savings, compliance, and supplier effectiveness

About the company

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Avis Budget Group

Consumer Goods Rental

Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a leading global provider of transportation solutions, both through its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 11,000 rental locations in approximately 180 countries around the world, and through its Zipcar brand, which is the world's leading car sharing network, with more than one million members. Avis Budget Group operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe and Australasia directly, and operates primarily through licensees in other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryConsumer Goods Rental
Company size10001

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Job description

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. 

 

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. 

 

Who We Are:  

  

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

  

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 advertisement does not constitute a 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 information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group. 

 

Detroit

Michigan

United States of America

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