Hybrid Procurement Lead: Sourcing & Cost Savings

GNC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GNC is seeking a Procurement Lead to act as subject matter expert for Construction, Facilities, and Store Support programs. You will own sourcing projects from RFP through award, lead negotiations with key suppliers, and manage purchasing activities to support operational and capital initiatives.

The role requires cross-functional leadership and a focus on cost reduction and supply continuity. The position is a full-time, hybrid role based in Pittsburgh, PA, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or vendor management.
• Experience leading competitive RFPs from development through award.
• Experience negotiating supplier pricing and contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience with spend analysis, total cost of ownership, and savings reporting.
• Experience in retail, construction, facilities, or multi-site environments preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead full RFP, RFQ, and bid processes for assigned categories, including scope development, bid packages, supplier outreach, proposal analysis, recommendation, and award.
• Conduct supplier research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking to support sourcing decisions.
• Lead complex negotiations on pricing, terms, and contracts within assigned categories, escalating commercial and legal issues as appropriate.
• Perform spend analyses and total cost of ownership comparisons, and develop business cases for sourcing recommendations.
• Identify supplier consolidation, cost savings, and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including business reviews, scorecards, and corrective action plans.
• Administer supplier contracts and lead renewal activities, including tracking expiration dates and compliance.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex supplier, sourcing, and purchasing issues within assigned categories.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

GNC is seeking a Procurement Lead to act as subject matter expert for Construction, Facilities, and Store Support programs. You will own sourcing projects from RFP through award, lead negotiations with key suppliers, and manage purchasing activities to support operational and capital initiatives.

The role requires cross-functional leadership and a focus on cost reduction and supply continuity. The position is a full-time, hybrid role based in Pittsburgh, PA, with responsibilities spanning