Regional Strategic Sourcing Manager Professional Services USCA

The Regional Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading all USCA Professional Services sourcing activities. This role develops & executes category strategies, manages supplier relationships, ensures policy compliance, partners with senior level, global & regional stakeholders to drive value, mitigate risk, & optimize total cost of ownership. The position also collaborates closely with other regional sourcing managers to align strategies, leverage synergies, & eliminate redundancies. This position is hybrid, located in Pittsburgh, PA and will report to the Global Strategic Sourcing Manager Travel/MICE & USCA Professional Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & execute regional category strategies aligned with global strategic goals & business priorities.
• Conduct market analysis, benchmark trends, & identify sourcing opportunities based on industry insights.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including spend analysis, supplier identification, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, reverse auctions, & structured negotiations.
• Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies & implement risk‑mitigation strategies.
• Support the creation & alignment of annual regional category plans with global frameworks.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from onboarding to performance evaluation & long-term development.
• Conduct supplier business reviews, track SLAs/KPIs, & drive continuous improvement & innovation.
• Maintain relationships that support reliability, performance, compliance, & value delivery.

Contracting & Compliance

• Lead contract & SLA negotiation, ensuring alignment with procurement policies, legal standards, & corporate risk requirements.
• Perform contract analysis to validate targeted savings, cost avoidance, & working capital improvements.
• Partner with Strategic Business Units, functional teams, finance, & procurement colleagues globally to understand requirements & ensure alignment.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to influence decisions, resolve issues, & support business objectives.
• Provide regular communications to leadership on supplier performance, strategic risks, & upcoming initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify process improvement opportunities leveraging digital sourcing tools & automation.
• Utilize e-procurement systems & spend analytics platforms to enhance sourcing effectiveness & efficiency.
• Promote best practices in strategic sourcing, procurement governance, & category management.

Category Accountabilities

• Define & implement the USCA Professional Services procurement strategy in alignment with global policies & stakeholder expectations.
• Identify cost reduction, cost avoidance, & value optimization opportunities using category expertise & market insights.
• Manage category performance metrics, savings delivery, risk identification, & operational alignment.
• Foster innovation through strategic supplier partnerships & ongoing market exploration.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing within Consultancy, Financial Services, HR, &/or Professional Services.
• At least 3 years leading regional or global projects with measurable business impact.
• Strong expertise in supplier negotiation, vendor management, contract development, & performance monitoring.
• Strong analytical, communication, & project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with e‑sourcing tools (RFP, RFI, auctions) & spend analytics platforms.
• Ability to work independently, influence cross‑functional stakeholders, & navigate a global environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, drive change, & deliver measurable results.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline; procurement certifications are a plus.
• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.