Procurement Lead

GNC Holdings•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Procurement Lead serves as a procurement subject matter expert for Construction, Facilities, and Store Support programs. The role owns sourcing projects from RFP through award, leads negotiations and strategic supplier relationships within assigned categories, and manages purchasing activities that support operational and capital initiatives. The position leads cross-functional sourcing projects, provides guidance to team members and internal stakeholders, and drives process, reporting, and system improvements to reduce costs, ensure supply continuity, and improve operational efficiency. This is a full-time salary position in a hybrid work environment, with 2–3 days of in-person attendance in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the ability to work remotely. The position has no supervisory responsibilities, but provides informal leadership and guidance to team members and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or vendor management.
Demonstrated experience leading competitive RFPs from development through award.
Experience negotiating supplier pricing and contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
Experience with spend analysis, total cost of ownership, and savings reporting.
Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Experience in retail, construction, facilities, or other multi-site business environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the full RFP, RFQ, and bid process for assigned categories, including scope development, bid packages, supplier outreach, proposal analysis, recommendations, and awards.
Conduct supplier research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.
Lead complex negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts within assigned categories, escalating commercial and legal issues as appropriate.
Perform spend analyses and total cost of ownership comparisons, and develop business cases for sourcing recommendations.
Identify supplier consolidation, cost savings, and cost avoidance opportunities.
Manage strategic supplier relationships, including business reviews, scorecards, and corrective action plans.
Administer supplier contracts and lead renewal activities, including tracking expiration dates and compliance.
Serve as the escalation point for complex supplier, sourcing, and purchasing issues within assigned categories.
Oversee purchase order creation, processing, and execution in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials, equipment, and services supporting Construction, Facilities, and Store Support needs.
Maintain purchasing records, procurement documentation, and vendor files.
Monitor open orders and resolve purchasing, pricing, and invoice discrepancies.
Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with Construction, Facilities, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Provide guidance and training to team members and internal stakeholders on procurement processes and best practices.
Partner with Finance to measure and report procurement savings, cost avoidance, and budget performance.
Develop and maintain procurement reporting, KPIs, and dashboards on spend, supplier performance, and sourcing outcomes.
Recommend and implement improvements to procurement processes, policies, standards, and supplier governance.
Drive implementation of procurement tools, systems, and reporting enhancements.
Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.