Director, Professional Services

Avis Budget Group; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 220 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Director of Procurement, Professional Services in Parsippany, NJ. You will lead enterprise-wide sourcing for management consulting, CX, BPO, IT contingent labor, and SaaS contracts, partnering with executives to drive value and risk management.

You will establish multi-year roadmaps, own category strategies, and deliver annual savings while building supplier relationships and governance frameworks. This role requires a strong strategic mindset and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.
• Significant experience sourcing and negotiating professional services, consulting, and SaaS agreements.
• Proven track record delivering substantial cost savings, contract optimization, and supplier performance improvements.
• Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for professional services categories.
• Lead supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance management.
• Drive cost savings, and build business cases with total cost of ownership analyses.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to ensure governance and risk controls.
• Coach and develop a high-performing procurement team.

Connaissances

Strategic Sourcing

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract Management

Analytics

SaaS Negotiations

Vendor Management

Spend Analytics

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Driven to be the BestPeople. 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 Director of Procurement, Professional Services is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for professional services categories, including management consulting, technology, customer experience (CX) services, business process outsourcing (BPO), IT contingent labor, marketing services, and select software spend. This role partners with executive business stakeholders to drive financial value creation, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and drive measurable value through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship management.The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring procurement is aligned with business objectives, innovation initiatives, operational requirements, and financial goals.What You'll Do:Strategic Sourcing LeadershipEstablish multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with enterprise business priorities and cost management objectives.Identify, align, and drive value creation opportunities through levers including (but not limited to) volume consolidation leverage, demand management, and specification optimization developing and leveraging key procurement tools including RFPs, negotiation playbooks.Drive procurement involvement early in business planning and vendor selection processes.Professional Services Category ManagementManage sourcing strategies and supplier portfolios for categories such as:Management consultingCustomer experience and customer support servicesBusiness process outsourcing (BPO)Digital transformation servicesIT consulting and systems integrationLegal and specialized professional servicesIT Contingent workforce and staff augmentationFinancial Value CreationDeliver annual procurement savings, cost avoidance, and value realization targets.Build total cost of ownership models and business cases supporting sourcing decisions.Develop spend analytics and market intelligence to guide procurement strategy.Support budgeting and forecasting processes through category expertise and supplier insights.Supplier Relationship ManagementDevelop and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers.Establish supplier performance management frameworks, scorecards, and governance models.Conduct business reviews with key suppliers to assess performance, innovation, and value delivery.Identify opportunities to improve supplier competitiveness and service effectiveness.Risk Management & GovernanceEnsure supplier agreements comply with corporate policies, legal requirements, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory obligations.Partner with Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and Risk Management teams to mitigate supplier risks.Implement procurement governance processes that enhance control and transparency across third-party spend.Leadership & Team DevelopmentDirector, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team.Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking.Establish performance objectives and career development plans for team members.Champion procurement best practices and change management initiatives throughout the organization.Stakeholder ManagementPartner with senior level stakeholders in Transformation, IT & Technology, Customer Experience.Support strategic technology initiatives, digital transformation programs, and enterprise projects.Influence purchasing decisions through market intelligence and procurement expertise.Communicate sourcing results, supplier performance, and savings achievements to senior leadership.Perks You’ll Get:Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insuranceEligible to elect other voluntary benefits including: Group Auto Insurance, Group Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, and additional life insurance coverages401(k) Retirement Plan with company matched contributionsFull training to learn the business and enhance professional skillsEmployee discounts, including discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget carsAccess to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service and moreWhat We're Looking For:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Economics, or related discipline.10+ years of progressive procurement and strategic sourcing experience.5+ years of leadership experience managing procurement teams.Significant experience sourcing and negotiating professional services, consulting, and SaaS agreements.Proven track record delivering substantial cost savings, contract optimization, and supplier performance improvements.Strong negotiation and contract management expertise.Experience leading complex, cross-functional sourcing initiatives with executive stakeholder engagement.Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities.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.ParsippanyNew JerseyUnited States of America