Senior Director, Procurement - Global Categories

What You’ll Do

• Global Procurement Strategy
• Create and lead end-to-end global sourcing strategies for Global Categories (i.e., IT / Technology, MRO Consumables, financial services) as well as key North American spend (e.g., outsourced labor, professional services) across multiple regions and markets, ensuring delivery of business-aligned metrics including EBITDA, service, and risk mitigation.
• Establish robust global contracts, incorporating competitive terms and conditions to manage current and future risks around service, quality, market/cost volatility, regulations, currency, and other operational factors
• Serve as a key enterprise thought leader in key areas including (but not limited to) insourcing vs. outsourcing, digital / artificial intelligence roadmap for ABG

Vendor & Supplier Management

• Elevate key supplier relationships to deliver across scorecard metrics, including productivity and service as well as corporate social responsibility ambitions such as local business development and supplier diversity
• Partner with the Procurement Operations team to design and implement a robust supplier performance measurement program and standardized processes across all international locations

Team Leadership & Development

• Support the global organizational design and ensure the establishment of high-performing procurement teams, including the recruitment, development, and coaching of associates
• Set KPIs and ensure adherence, performance measurement, and target achievement across all international regions
• Drive process harmonization across all sites, implementing procurement best practices while adapting to local market conditions

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
• 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 preferred
• 15+ years of progressive procurement experience, with a strong focus on vendor management and day-to-day operational execution
• Demonstrated success managing vendor relationships across a large, distributed network of sites.
• Strategic and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to build consensus and align diverse stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills, with experience developing and managing high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Pay & Benefits

The annual starting salary for this position is between $180,000 - $260,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.