Manager, Category

Job Description:

The Hertz Procurement team is looking for a Category Manager supporting Facilities Services to join our team in our office in Atlanta, GA. 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, and automotive direct. 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 Automotive Direct and Indirect categories. Your success will be measured against business metrics like savings, stakeholder satisfaction, strategic contract management, and supplier management.

We expect the starting salary to be around $90k-$100k/yr. The actual salary will be determined based on years of relevant work 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 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.
• Prepare and execute RFPs, 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 bas

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years related work experience to include successful category management experience with a Fortune 500 company, or a large industrial manufacturing company.
• Depth of understanding of the automotive service aftermarket and retail landscape.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, MBA preferred.
• 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.