Global Procurement Director - MRO Maintenance & Damage (Remote)

United States 2 Avis Budget Car Rental LLC; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan with company-matc

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits including group&#32

Employee discounts on Avis/Budget car

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avis Budget Group is seeking a Global Procurement Director for MRO maintenance and automotive parts. Lead global sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings across hundreds of locations.

Requires 10+ years in procurement, with MRO/auto parts expertise and strong collaboration skills. The role reports to senior leadership and involves cross-functional coordination across regions, with a focus on operational excellence and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, with expertise in MRO, auto parts, and vended maintenance industries.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Solid negotiation, contracting, and supplier relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for MRO/auto parts and vended maintenance; secure favorable terms and conditions; manage supplier performance.
• Operational & Global Alignment: Collaborate with regional/local procurement to create cost-efficient supply chains and standardized procurement practices; share best practices.
• Risk & Performance Management: Monitor supplier performance, address risks, and report on KPIs for savings and supplier effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Contracting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or equivalent

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.

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.