Director, Strategic Professional Services Procurement

Avis Budget Group

Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 220,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

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Life Insurance

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401(k) Plan

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Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

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.