PNC Strategic Sourcing Specialist Senior 

United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh 

71067903

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:
o Strategic
- Manage RFx events from initial ideation through contract execution.
- Support strategic initiatives within Supply Chain Management and- Manage multiple BAU projects in support of previous and current
strategic engagements.
- Identifying operational and category strategies
o 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 roleo 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.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 requiredneeded to be successful in this position.

Procurement, Purchasing Management, Sourcing Strategies, Supplier Management, Supplier Selection, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Risk ManagementAccuracy and Attention to Detail, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Effective Communications, Industry Knowledge, Negotiating, Problem Solving, Process Management, ProcurementRoles 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.No Required Certification(s)No Required License(s)

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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