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.

The primary function of the role is to ensure PNC is optimizing it’s supply base by establishing category strategies and sourcing the right products and services from the right suppliers.

The position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at the manager’s discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

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

What should you expect in this role?

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

Key Criteria for success in this role:

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

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Researches and negotiates major organizational contracts and procurements.
• Prepares complex purchasing assignments requiring vendor selection and pricing comparisons.
• Consults with vendors to obtain optimum pricing and availability information. Researches and negotiates highly complex organizational purchases.
• Negotiates with vendors to obtain optimum quality, cost, terms, etc.
• Develops and monitors effectiveness of purchasing strategies and effectiveness; 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.

Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

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