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

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

Competencies

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