Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

PNC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager within PNC's Supply Chain organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. PNC is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing leader with a proven ability to lead teams to deliver the best collective business outcomes for PNC, our clients, and our shareholders. The role will initially manage a team of 3-5 Sourcing team members responsible for Sourcing ~$500MM in annual spend across various products and services in support of our Enterprise Technology and Security organizations. This includes areas such as Data Center (Mainframe, Compute, Storage, etc.), Telephony, Network, Service Centers, Application Development, Engineering, and others. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Requirements

Strategic Sourcing Process (8+ Years Experience. Expert in conducting Market Landscapes, RFIs, RFPs, and other events to optimize supplier selection)
Leadership (5+ Years of Management Experience)
Strategic Thinking (Negotiation Strategy, Category Strategy, Supplier Strategies, etc.)
Contract Negotiation & Redlining (Cost structures, SLAs, Payment Terms, Termination Rights, etc.)
Collaboration and Communication including Executive Level Communication
Financial Analysis (Total Cost Analysis, Savings Analysis, etc.)
Customer Service (Accountability, Follow Through, Responsiveness, etc.)
Influence (Ability to obtain buy-in across a diverse group of stakeholders)
Process Improvement
Use of Procurement Technology (Source to Pay, Contract Lifecycle Management, Etc.)
Awareness of Evolving Procurement Technology Landscape
Spend Analysis
Risk Management
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Nice To Haves

Procurement
Purchasing Management
Sourcing Strategies
Supplier Management
Supplier Selection
Vendor Relationships
Vendor Risk Management
Accuracy and Attention to Detail
Business Acumen
Contracts Review
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Decision Making and Critical Thinking
Effective Communications
Industry Knowledge
Influencing
Negotiating

Responsibilities

Leads the research, evaluation, negotiation, and selection of suppliers to acquire high-quality, cost-effective goods and services.
Manages a mid-size team that prepares complex purchasing assignments requiring vendor selection and pricing comparisons.
Ensures that the team is consulting with vendors to obtain optimum pricing and contractual terms.
Researches and negotiates highly complex organizational purchases.
Oversees the teams' negotiations that negotiates with vendors to obtain optimum quality, cost, terms, etc.
Responsible for the team's activities in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of purchasing strategies and initiates improvements as necessary.
Cultivates diverse teams and inclusive workplaces to expand thinking.
Role models our values with transparency and courage.
Takes action to drive change and innovation that will transform our business.
Takes personal ownership to deliver results.
Empowers and trusts others in decision making.
Raises the bar with every talent decision and guides the achievement of all employees and customers.

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