Sr Manager Procurement to Pay

Herc Rentals Inc.•Bonita Springs, FL

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Procure to Pay will provide strategy and leadership to Procurement Operations, Vendor Set Up and Travel & Expense teams. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate expertise in procurement, accounts payable, sourcing, travel and expense, SOX and general accounting knowledge/practices, with a strong focus on large, high-volume transactions. This candidate should also have strong skills with a customer service orientation in meeting the needs of all internal and external clients and a strong desire for process improvement, change and cost management. This role will have direct reports and be expected to develop a strong bench.

Requirements

7+ years of increasing responsibility in procurement, accounts payable, or operations management in a complex organization
Experience in a leadership role in a service organization
Participation in integration, acquisition or other similar initiatives
Experience with large enterprise financial systems projects
Exposure to lean six sigma and/or process improvement initiatives
Ability to work closely with senior leadership from both finance and non-finance backgrounds
Exposure to different ways of thinking, operating in an autonomous environment, with a proven track record of progression in a demanding role
Accounts payable, procurement, operations and finance
Operations understanding/systems knowledge
Strong management skills and prior success in change management
Financial and business acumen
Strong/Advanced Excel skills
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong technical and analytical skills
Ability to problem-solve, multi-task and prioritize within a fast-paced environment
Work effectively with both internal and external parties such as auditors, branch managers, customers and acquisition owners
Driver of change and process excellence
Maintain an attitude of continuous process improvement

Nice To Haves

Oracle ERP knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Lead cost analysis initiatives to benchmark internal performance specific to vendor sourcing, procurement, travel & expense.
Lead customer service teams to guarantee quick responses and appropriate resolutions.
Prepare monthly management reporting for key metrics.
Provide business leadership and lead implementation and improvements for the accounts payable and procurement systems.
Drive increased performance and cost reduction through best practices, integrations, and process improvements.
Provide organization and people leadership through talent identification, selection and development. Drive employee engagement and effective performance.
Develop effective relationships with other groups including operations, fleet procurement, accounting, finance, accounts receivable, accounts payable, strategic sourcing, IT, tax and treasury.
Anticipate and identify internal customer (ie. Herc field team members) needs and recommend solutions to complex situations.
Oversee the documentation and maintenance for all relevant procedures and processes.
Responsible for P2P & Card SOX controls and ensure they are being followed and documented as necessary
Category Management which requires internal travel policy creation and update, identifying and implementing demand management programs, internal communications of travel initiatives and reporting of results.