Senior Category Manager Maintenance & Damage in Bracknell

The Senior Category Manager – MRO, Maintenance & Automotive Damage Parts will be based in our Bracknell, UK office and will lead the development of sourcing and supplier strategies for Avis Budget Group's spend across hundreds of rental locations in Asia-Pacific and Europe. 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 and automotive parts, including vended maintenance, as well as strong collaboration skills to effectively 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 to mitigate 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 which includes 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.

You Should Apply If You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience, with expertise in MRO, auto parts, 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.

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.