Position Overview

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
Strategic Ownership
• 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.
Cross-Functional Engagement
• 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.
Tactical Excellence
• 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.

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

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 SkillsProcurement, Purchasing Management, Sourcing Strategies, Supplier Management, Supplier Selection, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Risk Management

CompetenciesAccuracy and Attention to Detail, Effective Communications, Industry Knowledge, Negotiating, Process Management

Work ExperienceRoles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience. Specific certifications are often required. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

EducationBachelors

CertificationsNo Required Certification(s)

LicensesNo Required License(s)

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $91,000.00 – $139,000.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 07/24/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.

In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visitpncthrive.com.