ACCELERATE PROCUREMENT INTERN - SUMMER

Here at Avis Budget Group we're more than just rentals—although over 70 years of experience and locations in 180 countries has taught us a thing or two about that.
We’re shaping the future of the mobility industry with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.
Our globally recognized brands - Avis, Budget, Budget Truck and Zipcar - connect people to more.
This means more convenience, more options and more time on the road for our customers.
But we also connect our employees to more.
opportunities, benefits, support, collaboration and most importantly—power to change the future.
Sound your speed? Come join our family.
Want to accelerate your career? Join a team of driven people, performing with purpose.
At Avis Budget Group, we are proud to be a performance driven organization.
Our + employees encourage each other to be at their best through outstanding leadership, training and tools and rewards.
  As a participant of our ABG Accelerate internship program you will be encouraged to explore different areas of our business to grow both personally and professionally to jump start a rewarding career.  The 10 Week Accelerate Internship Program consists of:  Learning the ins and outs of your department  Professional development workshops  Hear from our leaders to learn more about our business  Network with our senior leadership team   Visit our field operations to learn how your team influences our daily operations What you’ll do.
  Procurement Strategic Sourcing  Procurement interns perform strategic analysis across the supply chain.
suppliers, supply markets in a selected category.
 They will also lead market insight work, including specific “white papers” on supplier market opportunities.
 Interns will learn how to drive the analytics on critical projects, how to link with Finance on driving improvement in cash conversion and how to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
 They will lead key cash-flow improvement projects including leveraging cash-flow platforms.  Interns will lead a sourcing project end-to-end to drive tangible benefits.
 The project could be in an area of your choice.
operations, facilities, supply chain, and business services.
 This will enable you to interact with key functional business leads and experts.  Procurement Process Improvement  Work closely across the organization to support continuous improvement initiatives.
 Interns will lead a key procurement process improvement initiative, which will drive process improvement, help knowledge management across the team and help create a platform for collaboration across the global team.
   Identify key stakeholders, owners, and resources needed to implement improvement initiatives and work with these contacts to integrate the solutions and improvement ideas introduced.
 Daily activities include program execution, influencing, and/or support for implementation of longer term process plans.
   What we’re looking for:  Active enrollment at college/university.  Ability to work 35 hours a week at our World HQ in Parsippany, NJ  Able to prioritize in a fast paced, high pressure, constantly changing environment; Good sense of urgency and time management  Proficient to advanced computer skills including MS Outlook, Word Excel and PowerPoint  Detail oriented; Demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work  Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others, but also the ability to work independently  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  The fine print:  Avis Budget Group is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled.
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.
This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.  #POST Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
ParsippanyNew JerseyUnited States of America