Accelerate - Procurement Intern Summer 2027

United States 2 Avis Budget Car Rental LLC; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Avis Budget Group's Accelerate Internship in Parsippany, NJ, offers a 10-week program exposing students to procurement, data analytics and cost-optimization projects within Global Business Services. You will learn how sourcing aligns with business priorities and work with senior leaders to gain business insights.

You'll analyze large datasets, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to supplier research, contracting and performance improvements while gaining hands-on experience in a

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics

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 department
• Professional development workshops
• Hear from our leaders to learn more about our business
• Network with our senior leadership team
• Visit our field operations to learn how your team influences our daily operations

What 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.

Parsippany New Jersey United States of America

A vehicle rental provider of choice for travelers around the world, Avis Budget Group is powered by our people, our partners, and technology. We operate some of the most recognized brands in the industry through Avis, Budget, and Zipcar, along with local brands such as Payless, France Cars, Apex, and Maggiore.