Sourcing Specialist

Upgrade is a fintech company that provides affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to everyday consumers. We were the fastest growing company in the Americas last year according to the Financial Times and Upgrade Card was the fastest growing credit card in America two years in a row. We have delivered over $33 billion in affordable and responsible credit to our 5.5M customers. The company is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and was recently valued at $6.3B.

We have built an energizing, collaborative and inclusive culture where team members help each other, learn and innovate to move the company and its customers in the right direction, and own the outcome of their efforts.

Upgrade has been named a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” three years in a row, “Top Companies to work for in Arizona” and one of the "Best Engineering Department" awarded annually by Comparably. We've also received recognition for being a best company for Diversity, Women, Culture, and Veterans.

We are looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products to join a team of 1850 talented and dedicated professionals. Come work with us if you like to tackle big problems and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to execute procurement initiatives and ensure the successful delivery of sourcing and procurement requests. This role is responsible for managing vendor requests & required documentation, stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with organizational standards. This role has flexibility to based in our San Francisco or our Orange County office in a hybrid capacity.

What You’ll Do: 

• Coordinate and manage procurement-related requests: track ticket progress, identify relevant internal collaborators, and implement mitigation strategies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., finance, legal, operations) to ensure procurement strategies meet business needs
• Serve as a liaison between internal teams and external suppliers to resolve issues and maintain alignment
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies 
• Maintain detailed documentation and relevant progress updates through procurement tool (Zip) 

What We Look For:

• 2-3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or project management 
• Experience working in procurement and/or project management tools 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self starter with a strong sense of urgency
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong project management skills
• Strong time management and organization skills

What We Offer You: 

• Competitive salary and stock option plan
• 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance 
• Flexible PTO
• Opportunities for professional growth and development  
• Paid parental leave
• Health & wellness initiatives
  
  

The compensation range of this position in Orange County, CA is USD $70,000-$80,000 annually plus equity and benefits. Within this range, an individual's base pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, including without limitation, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.