Director, Purchase to Pay

Herc Rentals•Bonita Springs, FL

About The Position

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 pro forma total revenues reaching approximately $5.1 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 612 locations and has about 9,900 employees in North America as of September 30, 2025. Job PurposeThe Director, Procure to Pay will serve as the enterprise leader responsible for shaping the strategic vision, operational excellence, and long‑term roadmap for Procurement Operations, Vendor Management, and Travel & Expense. This role will oversee the full P2P lifecycle, ensuring scalable processes, strong financial controls, and a best‑in-class service experience for internal and external stakeholders. This role will also lead the Indirect Purchasing initiative company – wide, working cross-functionally with senior leadership. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise across procurement, accounts payable, sourcing, travel and expense, SOX compliance, and enterprise financial systems—paired with the ability to influence senior leadership, drive transformation, and lead high‑performing teams in a complex, high‑volume environment. This leader will build organizational capability, champion continuous improvement, and steward cost optimization across the company.What you will do...Strategic Leadership & Vision Define and execute the enterprise P2P strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, financial goals, and operational priorities. Establish a long term roadmap for procurement operations, vendor onboarding, and travel & expense programs, including technology modernization and process automation. Serve as the executive thought partner to Finance, Operations, IT, and Sourcing leadership on spend management, vendor strategy, and operational efficiency. Operational Excellence & Performance Management Oversee end-to-end P2P operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of high-volume transactions. Lead enterprise cost analysis initiatives to benchmark performance, identify savings opportunities, and drive strategic sourcing decisions. Own monthly and quarterly reporting for P2P KPIs, operational performance, and financial insights for senior leadership. Champion best practices, integrations, and process improvements to enhance speed, quality, and scalability. Technology, Systems & Controls Provide executive leadership for P2P system enhancements, including ERP optimization, workflow automation, and digital transformation initiatives. Ensure strong SOX compliance across P2P and card programs, maintaining robust internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness. Oversee policy governance, including travel policy development, demand management programs, and enterprise communication of initiatives. Cross-Functional Influence & Relationship Management Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Operations, Fleet Procurement, Accounting, Finance, AR/AP, Strategic Sourcing, IT, Tax, and Treasury. Anticipate and address complex business needs, serving as a trusted advisor to field operations and senior leaders. Represent the P2P function in enterprise initiatives, including integrations, acquisitions, and system implementations. People Leadership & Organizational Development Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing P2P organization, building a strong leadership bench and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Drive employee engagement, talent development, and succession planning across all P2P teams. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centric service delivery.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement, accounts payable, shared services, or operations within a complex, multi-location organization.
Demonstrated success leading large teams and service delivery functions at scale.
Experience driving enterprise transformation, including ERP implementations, integrations, or acquisition-related initiatives.
Proven track record of implementing process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
Experience partnering with senior executives across finance and non-finance functions.
Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously, influence at all levels, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
Deep expertise in procurement, accounts payable, operations, and financial processes.
Strong understanding of enterprise systems and operational workflows; Oracle ERP experience preferred.
Exceptional leadership and change management skills with a history of driving transformation.
Strong financial acumen, analytical capability, and advanced Excel proficiency.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present to senior leadership.
Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and acquisition partners.
Demonstrated ability to drive process excellence, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the enterprise P2P strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, financial goals, and operational priorities.
Establish a long term roadmap for procurement operations, vendor onboarding, and travel & expense programs, including technology modernization and process automation.
Serve as the executive thought partner to Finance, Operations, IT, and Sourcing leadership on spend management, vendor strategy, and operational efficiency.
Oversee end-to-end P2P operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution of high-volume transactions.
Lead enterprise cost analysis initiatives to benchmark performance, identify savings opportunities, and drive strategic sourcing decisions.
Own monthly and quarterly reporting for P2P KPIs, operational performance, and financial insights for senior leadership.
Champion best practices, integrations, and process improvements to enhance speed, quality, and scalability.
Provide executive leadership for P2P system enhancements, including ERP optimization, workflow automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
Ensure strong SOX compliance across P2P and card programs, maintaining robust internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
Oversee policy governance, including travel policy development, demand management programs, and enterprise communication of initiatives.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Operations, Fleet Procurement, Accounting, Finance, AR/AP, Strategic Sourcing, IT, Tax, and Treasury.
Anticipate and address complex business needs, serving as a trusted advisor to field operations and senior leaders.
Represent the P2P function in enterprise initiatives, including integrations, acquisitions, and system implementations.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing P2P organization, building a strong leadership bench and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Drive employee engagement, talent development, and succession planning across all P2P teams.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and customer-centric service delivery.