Senior Procurement Manager, APAC
If you have the drive and enthusiasm to strategically source and build supplier relationships in a global environment - then you may be interested in this role.
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 responsible 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.
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 bachelor's degree required with an advanced degree preferred. These qualifications, 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, are 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 help 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.
Location: Mascot, New South Wales, Australia.
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