A Day in the Life:

The Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer will lead all enterprise-wide sourcing and purchasing activities across the organization, spanning approximately $2-3B in spend.  This is a highly visible senior leadership role at the company focused on building a highly effective strategic sourcing and cost-saving strategy and organization. 

This is a unique opportunity to impact a vibrant business in a meaningful way through sustainable change and the deployment of best-in-class supply management processes, including category management, spend aggregation/leverage, analytics/intelligence, contract development, supply base consolidation, expenditure approval and control, and automation.  As such, the SVP will lead initiatives and partner cross-functionally to create systems, engage stakeholders, and negotiate and partner with suppliers.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the Procurement team in the development and implementation of enhanced category strategies and plans to support designated company-wide cost-saving strategic objectives. Prioritize high value projects and report progress against procurement goals to senior leadership. Collaborate with suppliers and franchisee base to accelerate innovation development. Develop and lead a highly performing and engaged Procurement team.  Support internal collaboration, knowledge sharing, compliance with best practices and established category management process. Leverage technology (hardware/software) as a competitive weapon for the business.

What We’re Looking For:

15 years’ procurement-related experience with exposure to Supply Chain, Logistics, or Fleet Management.  Additional Finance related experience a plus.  3-5 years’ in a procurement leadership role, managing at least a $1B portfolio Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations Undergraduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline, required; MBA or advanced technical degree, preferred  Experience with Lean Manufacturing or similar methodologies and tools to drive continuous improvement. Strong track record of developing and implementing a strategic plan resulting in significant financial and operational benefits for the organization. Specific experience and thought leadership in maximizing productivity through innovative and progressive procurement methods and digital tools, as well as experience in navigating varying levels of change in a large corporate or multinational environment. Strong understanding of project management principles. Broad category and supply market expertise. Strong business and financial acumen. Results driven, ability to make decisions and help solve problems Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly-engaged team. Ability to drive process, influence others, and lead organizational change.

What You’ll Get:

Up to 40% off any standard Hertz Rental    Paid Time Off Medical, Dental & Vision plan options Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program for employees & family Educational Reimbursement & Discounts Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more