Accelerate - Procurement Intern Summer 2027

Avis Budget Group; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is inviting college students to join its Accelerate internship program in Parsippany, NJ. You will support procurement initiatives, analyze large datasets, and help drive cost savings and process improvements.

The role emphasizes data analytics, stakeholder collaboration, and strong communication skills to support sourcing strategies while learning from senior leaders. Compensation is an hourly rate of $30.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment at a college/university, graduating May or June 2028 – Rising Seniors.
• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in using data to make business decisions.
• Strong interest in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, business analytics and/or data science.
• Ability to work with large datasets and identify trends, opportunities and insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with a strong curiosity, willingness to learn and interest in solving complex business problems.
• Strong business communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and sourcing initiatives across our GBS organization, helping align sourcing strategies with business priorities.
• Work with business stakeholders and procurement teams to analyze large, complex datasets and identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and service optimization.
• Apply business analytics, statistics and/or data science to categorize, profile and analyze procurement and business data.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, cash flow, efficiency and supplier performance across the GBS organization.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance and Global Procurement teams to understand business needs and support sourcing initiatives.
• Help maintain compliance with procurement policies and support the execution of procurement processes and best practices.
• Partner with stakeholders across functions to develop sourcing strategies that support long-term business needs.
• Help evaluate supplier information and performance to support informed business decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analytics

Communication

Stakeholder management

Curiosity/self-starter

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Want to accelerate your career? Join a team of driven people, performing with purpose.At Avis Budget Group, we are proud to be a performance driven organization. Our 21,000+ employees encourage each other to be at their best through outstanding leadership, training and tools and rewards.As a participant of our ABG Accelerate internship program, you will be encouraged to explore different areas of our business to grow both personally and professionally and jump start a rewarding career.The 10 Week Accelerate Internship Program consists of:Learning the ins and outs of your departmentProfessional development workshopsHear from our leaders to learn more about our businessNetwork with our senior leadership teamVisit our field operations to learn how your team influences our daily operationsWhat you’ll do:Support procurement and sourcing initiatives across our Global Business Services (GBS) organization, helping align sourcing strategies with business priorities.Work with business stakeholders and procurement teams to analyze large, complex datasets and identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements and service optimization.Support strategic sourcing activities, including supplier research, data analysis, supplier selection and contracting.Apply business analytics, statistics and/or data science to categorize, profile and analyze procurement and business data.Identify opportunities to improve cost, cash flow, efficiency and supplier performance across the GBS organization.Collaborate with Operations, Finance and Global Procurement teams to understand business needs and support sourcing initiatives.Help maintain compliance with procurement policies and support the execution of procurement processes and best practices.Partner with stakeholders across functions to develop sourcing strategies that support long-term business needs.Help evaluate supplier information and performance to support informed business decisions.What we’re looking for:Active enrollment at a college/university, graduating May or June 2028 – Rising Seniors.Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in using data to make business decisions.Strong interest in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, business analytics and/or data science.Ability to work with large datasets and identify trends, opportunities and insights.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels of the organization.Self-starter with a strong curiosity, willingness to learn and interest in solving complex business problems.Strong business communication and presentation skills.The hourly rate for this position is $30 an hour.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.ParsippanyNew JerseyUnited States of America