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