Strategic Sourcing Lead

PNC; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PNC is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead within its Supply Chain Management organization. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, OH, or Birmingham, AL, you will act as a senior sourcing professional steering complex initiatives and category strategies to deliver enterprise-wide value.

You will influence senior stakeholders, negotiate high-value contracts, and oversee supplier strategies and contract lifecycle management as part of a broader sourcing program.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Advanced experience sourcing technology solutions (software, SaaS, infrastructure, network services).
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Drive complex RFx events from ideation through contract execution, ensuring strategic alignment and risk mitigation.
• Act as a subject matter expert, influencing sourcing decisions and advising senior stakeholders.
• Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions and operational improvements.
• Serve as a key liaison between business units and Supply Chain Management, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Lead steering committees and governance forums to communicate progress and strategic outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to optimize performance and value delivery.
• Negotiate high-value, complex contracts with a focus on risk management and compliance.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals and pipeline prioritization.
• Support broader Supply Chain Management processes and enterprise initiatives as needed.

Skills

Influence & communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Tools

ERP systems

Ariba

Source-to-Pay (S2P)

Risk management tools

Job description

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 Lead within PNC's Supply Chain organization, you will be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Strongsville, OH, or Birmingham, AL.

As a Strategic Sourcing Lead within PNC's Supply Chain Management organization, you will operate as a senior-level sourcing professional, driving complex initiatives and shaping category strategies that deliver enterprise-wide value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of category strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Drive complex RFx events from ideation through contract execution, ensuring strategic alignment and risk mitigation.
• Act as a subject matter expert, influencing sourcing decisions and advising senior stakeholders.
• Identify and implement innovative sourcing solutions and operational improvements.
• Serve as a key liaison between business units and Supply Chain Management, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Lead steering committees and governance forums to communicate progress and strategic outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to optimize performance and value delivery.
• Negotiate high-value, complex contracts with a focus on risk management and compliance.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals and pipeline prioritization.
• Support broader Supply Chain Management processes and enterprise initiatives as needed.

What to Expect in This Role

• Daily: Manage multiple strategic projects across diverse business areas, engaging with senior stakeholders and driving outcomes.
• Weekly: Facilitate project progress, lead governance meetings, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Monthly/Quarterly: Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership, ensuring visibility and alignment with corporate strategy.

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Key Criteria for Success

• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including executive leadership.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology platforms-including ERP, Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems (Ariba preferred), and risk management tools-to enable sourcing strategies.
• Deep understanding of financial services industry products and services.
• Advanced experience sourcing technology solutions (software, SaaS, infrastructure, network services).
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with a track record of delivering measurable results.

This position may be eligible for remote work in select geographic locations, subject to approval by PNC. If approved, work must be conducted from a quiet, secure, and confidential home-based workspace. Occasional in-office participation may be required based on business needs.

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

Job Description

Supports PNC's Supply Chain Management organization by assisting in the research, evaluation, negotiation, and selection of suppliers to acquire high-quality, cost-effective goods and services.

Requests and reviews highly complex vendor proposals for goods and services.

Consults with vendors to obtain optimal pricing and contractual terms. Researches and negotiates complex organizational purchases.

Interfaces with internal stakeholds to interpret needs and determine accurate specifications.

Prepares supplier strategies, deal strategies, financial analyses, category strategies and other required artifacts in support of the Strategic Sourcing process.

Develops and monitors effectiveness of purchasing strategies and effectiveness; initiates departmental 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