Senior Manager, Facilities

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.

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of Real Estate & Facilities will lead the development of the regional sourcing and supplier strategy for Avis Budget Group's Facilities and select Real Estate (i.e., lease) portfolio, representing significant spend across ~1,000 rental locations in North America. This role is responsible for developing and supporting the execution of sourcing strategies, building supplier relationships, delivering cost savings and other key KPIs, and ensuring alignment with operational and business objectives.

What you'll do:

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Facilities (Security, Janitorial, Car Wash Facilities, etc.) and select Real Estate initiatives.

• Lead the full contract lifecycle process, ensuring favorable terms that account for cost, regulatory, and operational risks.

• Manage (with stakeholders and the procurement operations team) the company's supplier relationships through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices to drive improvements in cost, service, and quality.

Operational & Business Alignment

• Partner with operations, finance, and global procurement teams to ensure sourcing initiatives meet business requirements.

• Support implementation of best practices across markets, driving consistency, efficiency, and value.

• Share insights and practices across regions to support a globally aligned approach.

Risk & Performance Management

• Monitor supplier performance and hold vendors accountable for service levels and compliance.

• Identify risks related to supply chain, vendor reliability, and cost fluctuations, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Track and report on key metrics, ensuring progress toward cost savings and operational goals.

You should apply if you bring:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or MBA preferred.

• 7 years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management, with specific expertise in Facilities (Security, Car Wash Facilities)

• Experience managing significant spend portfolios (>$100MM preferred).

• Strong negotiation and contracting skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain supplier relationships that drive business value.

• Strong communication, analytical, and collaboration skills.

Benefits you'll receive:

• 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

The annual starting salary for this position is between $140,000 - $180,000 annually. Factors that may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The fine print:

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.