Regional Strategic Sourcing Manager Professional Services USCA
About the position 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice-to-haves
- procurement certifications are a plus