Procurement Lead

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

Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!

What We're Looking For:

At GNC we embrace a "Live Well" philosophy, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation meets passion. Whether someone is an athlete or just starting to focus on their health, we want to deliver the cutting-edge products they deserve. We're looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where you will make a personal impact every day.

The Procurement Lead serves as a procurement subject matter expert for Construction, Facilities, and Store Support programs. This role owns sourcing projects from RFP through award, leads negotiations and strategic supplier relationships within assigned categories, and manages purchasing activities that support operational and capital initiatives.

The position leads cross-functional sourcing projects, provides guidance to team members and internal stakeholders, and drives process, reporting, and system improvements that reduce costs, ensure supply continuity, and improve operational efficiency.

What You'll Do:

This is a Full-Time Salary Position

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the full RFP, RFQ, and bid process 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.

Procurement Operations

• Oversee purchase order creation, processing, and execution in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials, equipment, and services supporting Construction, Facilities, and Store Support needs.
• Maintain purchasing records, procurement documentation, and vendor files.
• Monitor open orders and resolve purchasing, pricing, and invoice discrepancies.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead cross-functional sourcing projects with Construction, Facilities, Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Provide guidance and training to team members and internal stakeholders on procurement processes and best practices.
• Partner with Finance to measure and report procurement savings, cost avoidance, and budget performance.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Develop and maintain procurement reporting, KPIs, and dashboards on spend, supplier performance, and sourcing outcomes.
• Recommend and implement improvements to procurement processes, policies, standards, and supplier governance.
• Drive implementation of procurement tools, systems, and reporting enhancements.

General Support

• Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None. Provides informal leadership/guidance to team members and internal stakeholders.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Hybrid work environment, 2-3 days in-person attendance (Pittsburgh, PA) in addition to ability to work remotely.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, or vendor management.
• Demonstrated 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 other multi-site business environments preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

GNC Holdings, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer