PNC · 1 month ago
Strategic Sourcing Lead
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expPNC is a financial services company that values its employees as its greatest differentiator. The Strategic Sourcing Lead will drive complex sourcing initiatives, shape category strategies, and engage with various business units to deliver enterprise-wide value.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives
Drive complex RFx events from ideation through contract execution, ensuring strategic alignment and risk mitigation
Act as a subject matter expert, influencing sourcing decisions and advising senior stakeholders
Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions and operational improvements
Serve as a key liaison between business units and Supply Chain Management, ensuring alignment and transparency
Lead steering committees and governance forums to communicate progress and strategic outcomes
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to optimize performance and value delivery
Negotiate high-value, complex contracts with a focus on risk management and compliance
Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals and pipeline prioritization
Support broader Supply Chain Management processes and enterprise initiatives as needed
Manage multiple strategic projects across diverse business areas, engaging with senior stakeholders and driving outcomes
Facilitate project progress, lead governance meetings, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership, ensuring visibility and alignment with corporate strategy
Researches and negotiates our most significant, strategic and complex sourcing initiatives related to major organizational contracts and procurements
Prepares the most complex purchasing assignments having the most extensive business requirements and selection criteria
Consults with vendors to obtain optimum pricing and availability information
Negotiates with vendors to obtain optimum quality, cost, terms, etc., in conjunction with contract construction to effectuate the potentially complex development of enterprise agreements
Develops and monitors effectiveness of purchasing strategies and effectiveness; initiates improvements as necessary
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including executive leadership
Proficiency in leveraging technology platforms—including ERP, Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems (Ariba preferred), and risk management tools—to enable sourcing strategies
Deep understanding of financial services industry products and services
Advanced experience sourcing technology solutions (software, SaaS, infrastructure, network services)
Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering measurable results
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience
In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered
Bachelors
Preferred
Procurement
Purchasing Management
Sourcing Strategies
Supplier Management
Supplier Selection
Vendor Relationships
Vendor Risk Management
Benefits
Medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
Dental and vision options
Employee and spouse/child life insurance
Short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
Pension and stock purchase plans
Dependent care reimbursement account
Back-up child/elder care
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
A robust wellness program with financial incentives
Maternity and/or parental leave
Up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service
Company
PNC
PNC is a financial service company providing bank deposits products and services to its community.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1975-11-17IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Hayes
SVP, PNC Aviation Finance
M
Michael Gaber
Senior Vice President - Originations
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