Strategic Sourcing Manager

PNC Bank • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • 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. Job Description Leads the research, evaluation, negotiation, and selection of suppliers to acquire high-quality, cost-effective goods and services. Manages a small 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 with vendors to obtain optimal quality, cost, terms, etc. Responsible for the team's activities in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of purchasing strategies and initiates improvements as necessary. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: 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.

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
• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of prior management experience is typically required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

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

• Leads the research, evaluation, negotiation, and selection of suppliers to acquire high-quality, cost-effective goods and services.
• Manages a small 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 with vendors to obtain optimal quality, cost, terms, etc.
• Responsible for the team's activities in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of purchasing strategies and initiates improvements as necessary.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: 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. In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: 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. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .

What This Job Offers

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