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Based in Mascot, Sydney and reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement International, you as Senior Procurement Manager for APAC will be responsible for driving execution of sourcing strategies across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
What you will do:
Working in close partnership with Senior Category Managers you will be responsibility for the strategic sourcing of all non-global spend categories. You will be accountable for delivering financial value and operational excellence across Avis Budget Group’s rental locations throughout the APAC region, ensuring procurement activities effectively support business performance, cost efficiency, and service quality.
What you’ll do:
Vendor Engagement & Relationship Management
Own end to end supplier relationship lifecycle process from onboarding through exiting for products and services across all Australia and New Zealand rental locations.
Build and sustain strong supplier relationships that enable continuous improvement in service of ABG’s operational and financial objectives.
Serve as the primary escalation point for vendor/client issues, including urgent orders and continuity challenges.
Value Capture & Strategic Initiatives
Lead value capture initiatives with a focus on Design to Value across key spend pools.
Partner with stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that optimize cost, quality, and service.
Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within procurement operations.
Operational Leadership & Risk Management
Ensure procurement operations run efficiently across ~1,000 distributed locations, resolving day-to-day operational challenges.
Act decisively during disruptions, including rapidly selecting or onboarding new vendors to maintain business continuity.
Develop and monitor operational KPIs to ensure vendor accountability and alignment with business goals.
What we’re looking for
Relevant bachelors degree required with an advanced degree preferred. This along with extensive progressive procurement experience with a strong focus on vendor management and day-to-day operational execution will be needed for this position.
Strategic and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to build consensus and align diverse stakeholders along with excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills to help toward achieving this is essential.
Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships across a large, distributed network of sites and strong leadership skills, with experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams will see you thrive in this role.
Benefits and Perks
Competitive salary and target based bonus.
Hybrid working arrangement — flexibility to work from home and in the office
Fully maintained company vehicle, including petrol, insurance & maintenance
Access to exclusive discounts with leading retailers, fitness providers, entertainment venues, and more
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support
Employee discounts on car rentals across Avis Budget Group
Structured leadership development and access to global career pathways within a NASDAQ-listed organisation
If you are up for the challenge, can work independently and are a self-starter, come and showcase your expertise with us. To be considered for this position, please apply today!
About Avis Budget Group
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.
For more information on Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CAR) visit www.avisbudgetgroup.com
