Hiring: Strategic Sourcing Manager Company: The Pittsburgh Paints Company Location: Cranberry Township, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:06:37 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : CPT, Microsoft Excel About the job Experience: •5 years of strategic sourcing experience with demonstrated success leading complex sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations. Required Skills: •Own the development and execution of category strategies that deliver cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance improvements, and risk mitigation while supporting PPC's business objectives. •Partner cross-functionally with Business Partners, Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and drive sourcing strategies. •Leverage e-sourcing and procurement technologies, including spend analytics tools, to execute RFIs, RFPs, reverse auctions, supplier evaluations, and strategic sourcing initiatives. •Provide governance and oversight to ensure sourcing activities and purchasing decisions align with PPC procurement policies and category strategies. •Identify and implement solutions to lead incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends. •Interface directly with the relevant Teams to increase and implement bid projects that align with Operations Teams and other important functions strategic roadmap. •Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects and an understanding of the forward needs. •Lead complex supplier negotiations involving pricing, commercial terms, service levels, risk mitigation, and long-term strategic partnerships. Qualifications: •BA/BS degree in business, engineering, or related; OR equivalent combination of experience, skills, and expertise. •Demonstrated capability in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, RFP management, supplier relationship management, and category strategy development. •Strong capability in spend analysis, supplier analysis, and procurement reporting. •Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and data modeling. •Must be able to travel 10-20% of the time •Think strategically while driving execution. •Are motivated by finding opportunities to create value beyond price reductions. •Can influence stakeholders without direct authority. •Enjoy leading complex projects with cross-functional teams. •Build strong supplier relationships while maintaining a results-oriented mindset. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!