Hertz Global Holdings, Inc

Category Manager- Technology

Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of category management experience in a large enterprise
  • Strong knowledge of technology categories (Cloud, Enterprise Software, etc.)
  • Experience drafting and negotiating large contracts
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Familiarity with procurement sourcing processes and category strategy development
  • Proficient with Oracle Cloud Fusion or similar ERP system

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute category projects, including strategy development and supplier negotiation
  • Establish multi-national category strategies by leveraging analytical skills
  • Conduct category research to provide insights to stakeholders
  • Prepare and execute RFPs, negotiate with suppliers, and implement projects
  • Develop a multi-year cost savings pipeline in partnership with suppliers
  • Manage supplier contracts, ensuring alignment with legal and business needs
  • Support new P2P processes implementation with the supply base

Benefits

  • Up to 40% off Hertz Rentals
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental & Vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement programs with employer matching
  • Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and families
  • Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
  • Voluntary Insurance Programs (Pet, Legal/Identity Theft)
  • Perks like theme park tickets and gym discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Hertz Procurement team is looking for a Technology Category Manager to join us in Estero, FL, Atlanta, GA, or Remote. In this role, you will report to the Category Director as part of the Global Procurement team, which is organized into major spend categories including technology and product development, marketing and sales, corporate services, automotive direct, and MRO. You'll be responsible for engaging Hertz's stakeholders, supporting procurement strategies, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and managing strategic supplier relationships. As a Category Manager, your work will involve developing category management strategies and optimizing the purchase of goods and services for the Technology category. Your success will be measured against business metrics like savings, stakeholder satisfaction, strategic contract management, and supplier management.

The salary for this role is expected to start around $90k, highly commensurate with relevant experience.

What You'll Do:
  • 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 category strategies and challenge the way products and services are currently sourced
  • Provide knowledge and input to stakeholders by undertaking category research on competitive options and industry benchmarks.
  • Prepare and execute RFP's, review and analyze results, negotiate with suppliers, prepare business case recommendations, and lead the implementation of projects
  • Partner with suppliers and cross-functional team to develop multi-year pipeline of cost savings ideas to ensure sustainable achievement of cost goals for assigned category(s)
  • Develop, negotiate, oversee, and manage supplier contracts, aligning them with legal requirements and stakeholder/business needs.
  • Partner with P2P Enablement team supporting the implementation of new P2P processes with the supply base

What We're Looking For:
  • 5+ years related work experience to include successful category management experience with a large enterprise
  • Deep understanding of technology categories such as Cloud, Enterprise Software, Hardware, Network Services and Consulting.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating large contracts, including identifying appropriate SLAs, identifying risks, etc.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Strong knowledge of procurement sourcing process and category strategy development.
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion or similar ERP system
  • Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and writing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels within the organization, including senior management, as well as with suppliers.
  • Results-oriented, team player with excellent analytical, process, and problem-solving skills, the ability to start and finish tasks with minimal management oversight, and a positive attitude
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Handle multiple assignments and achieve goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


What's In It For You:
  • Up to 40% off the base rate of 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


About Hertz Global Holdings, Inc

Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental company with more than 1,700 airport locations in the U.S. and more than 1,300 airport locations internationally. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, NeverLost®, Carfirmations,?Mobile Wi-Fi, and unique vehicles offered through the Adrenaline, Dream, Family,?Fun,?Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation, operates the Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental business and sells vehicles through its Rent2Buy program. The company also owns Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), one of the largest equipment rental businesses with more than 355 locations worldwide offering a diverse line of equipment and tools for rent and sale. HERC primarily serves the construction, industrial, oil, gas, entertainment and government sectors.

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