Strategic Sourcing Lead

PNC • Strongsville, OH

8d • $91,000 - $139,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Strategic Sourcing Lead within PNC's Supply Chain organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, OH, or Birmingham, AL. As a Strategic Sourcing Lead within PNC's Supply Chain Management organization, you will operate as a senior-level sourcing professional, driving complex initiatives and shaping category strategies that deliver enterprise-wide value.

Requirements

• 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.
• Specific certifications are often required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
• 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
• Effective Communications
• Industry Knowledge
• Negotiating
• Process Management

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.
• 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 highly 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 stakeholds 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.
• Develops and monitors effectiveness of purchasing strategies and effectiveness; initiates departmental improvements as necessary.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior