JOB PURPOSE:

This role is known for defining, developing, executing and driving global systemization on assigned category and commodity strategies in collaboration with Global Procurement Leadership and the Hertz business stakeholder.

Starting salary is $105K; commensurate with experience.

BUSINESS IMPACT:

This role has an impact on our global procurement program process and improvement; driving financial impact without sacrificing quality, value and service

JOB CONTRIBUTIONS - WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Direct multi-layer, complex cross supplier and stakeholder categories and commodities

• Design and execute category projects including but not limited to strategy development, benchmarking, supplier negotiation, SOW/SLA development, award recommendation, business case presentation, risk management assessment and contract negotiation.

• Organize and establish multi-national category strategies with international Procurement resources by utilizing strong analytical skills to develop end to end TCO strategies and challenge the way commodities are currently sourced

• Provide knowledge and input to stakeholders by undertaking category research on competitive options and industry benchmarks.

• Manage high volume of supplier contract negotiations requiring focus on competitive category, mitigating risk and SLA development

• Provide leadership in the drafting of contracts and contract management

• Able to redline contracts based on business needs

• Introduce systems and processes that will improve the category process particularly in complex categories where category solutions must comprehend total cost of ownership

• Partner with procurement operations supporting the implementation of Oracle ERP and new P2P processes with the supply base

• Perform total cost of ownership evaluations. Stay current with competitive environment, monitoring and assessing changes that could impact category including, but not limited to supplier M&A activity, legislative change, and technology change

• Expert in Category Management strategies that will deliver continuous cost, performance and process improvement initiatives

• Developing category infrastructure that reinforces continuous engagement activities, emphasizing proficiencies in market trends and best practices

• Provide expertise in category sourcing, optimization, consolidation and rationalization and understand the market dynamics associated with all assigned categories.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in related field

• Experience in industry a plus

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master Degree preferred

• High attention to detail

• Well-developed analytical thinking with focus on business

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite

• Ability to work within teams and independently

• Exceptional business acumen

• Results orientated

• Experience with contract language evaluation

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

US EEO STATEMENT

At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

EOE, including disability/veteran