Strategic Sourcing Specialist Senior

Position Overview

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 Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist within PNC's Supply Chain Management organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA.

• Strategic
  • Manage RFx events from initial ideation through contract execution.
  • Support strategic initiatives within Supply Chain Management and across multiple business areas.
  • Manage multiple BAU projects in support of previous and current strategic engagements.
  • Identifying operational and category strategies.
• Tactical
  • Contract negotiations.
  • Reviewing project pipeline and expiring contracts.
  • Supporting the processes of other areas of Supply Chain Management as needed.

• This is a senior individual contributor role.
• Daily – manage multiple projects across various business areas while connecting with business partners and other members of the supply chain team.
• Weekly – proactively facilitating project movement, leading steering committees, embracing personal and career growth opportunities.
• Monthly/Quarterly – reporting to executive leadership in multiple areas to ensure visibility and strategic alignment.

• Ability to communicate effectively to all areas of the organization.
• Experience using technology platforms to support supply chain processes (ERP, S2P, risk management, etc.).
• Familiarity with the products and services provide/used by financial services organizations.
• Experience sourcing technology products and services (software, SaaS, network, etc.).

• 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 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 stakeholders 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.

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.

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

• Procurement
• Purchasing Management
• Sourcing Strategies
• Supplier Management
• Supplier Selection
• Vendor Relationships
• Vendor Risk Management

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Effective Communications
• Industry Knowledge
• Negotiating
• Problem Solving
• Process Management
• Procurement

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 3+ years of relevant / direct industry experience. Certifications are often desired. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Bachelors

No Required Certification(s)

No Required License(s)

Base Salary: $55,000.00 – $. Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills,…