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PNC · 1 month ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist Senior

PA - Pittsburgh (15222)

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

PNC Bank is a leading financial services institution that values its employees as its greatest asset. As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will optimize the supply base by establishing category strategies and sourcing products and services from suppliers. Your role will involve managing RFx events, supporting strategic initiatives, and negotiating contracts to ensure effective supply chain management.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage RFx events from initial ideation through contract execution

Support strategic initiatives within Supply Chain Management and across multiple business areas- Manage multiple BAU projects in support of previous and current strategic engagements

Identifying operational and category strategies

Contract negotiations

Reviewing project pipeline and expiring contracts

Supporting the processes of other areas of Supply Chain Management as needed

Supports PNC's Supply Chain Management organization by assisting in the research, evaluation, negotiation, and selection of suppliers to acquire high-quality, cost-effective goods and services

Requests and reviews complex vendor proposals for goods and services

Consults with vendors to obtain optimal pricing and contractual terms

Researches and negotiates complex organizational purchases

Interfaces with internal stakeholders to interpret needs and determine accurate specifications

Prepares supplier strategies, deal strategies, financial analyses, category strategies and other required artifacts in support of the Strategic Sourcing process

Qualification

ProcurementSourcing StrategiesSupplier ManagementVendor RelationshipsNegotiatingProcess ManagementEffective CommunicationsProblem Solving

Required

Ability to communicate effectively to all areas of the organization

Experience using technology platforms to support supply chain processes (ERP, S2P, risk management, etc.)

Familiarity with the products and services provide/used by financial services organizations

Experience sourcing technology products and services (software, SaaS, network, etc.)

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience

In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered

Bachelors