Sourcing Specialist

Job Description
The Sourcing Specialist will assist the Sourcing department in managing higher level renewals and assisting with new purchases. The Sourcing Specialist will also be involved in working with the business on renewal and new purchase requirements, negotiations of pricing and uplifts, and ensuring appropriate contract terms are in place. Additional responsibilities include managing workflows in Terzo, managing your workflow and all related approvals end to end. The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for learning and upholding the established purchasing methods, policies, and procedures of Achieve, and will conduct all business in accordance with such guidelines.
Join Achieve, change the future.At Achieve, we're changing millions of lives. From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you'll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We're proud to have over 2,700 employees in mostly hybrid or remote roles across Arizona, California, and Texas and are strategically growing our teams to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job-it's a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, while putting your well-being first.
How you'll contribute and make a meaningful impact:

• Assist with the negotiation for the purchase of new hardware, software, services and add-on purchases to existing agreements.
• Drive certain software/services renewals.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking, and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
• Proactively manage, plan, lead new purchases and renewals across the company, taking ownership and responsibility.
• Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
• Ensure Order/Quote reference the appropriate governing agreements, push for consistent pricing and ensure commercial terms are as good or better than prior renewal.
• Ensure supplier quotes comply with prior Order/Quote or Master Agreement regarding price increase caps.
• Check all items for completeness and clarity and obtain necessary missing information where required.
• Resolve any discrepancies with suppliers to the best possible advantage for Freedom.
• Evaluate and recommend purchasing opportunities/initiatives to Strategic Sourcing leadership utilizing current and emerging business models, assessing short-term and long-term industry and strategic considerations
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting in a timely manner.
• Perform a wide variety of procurement tasks including, but not limited to: contract signature routing, database data entry, oracle queries and inbox management.
• Obtain and analyze quotes and orders for IT goods and services in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Keep requesters informed on delivery status and facilitate remediation with suppliers when needed.
• Follow-up / expedite orders as necessary to meet schedules, keeping all stakeholders informed.
• Keep the Sourcing manager informed of all activities or problems and submit reports as requested.

Qualifications
You'll bring:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years' direct experience in procurement related to technology and/or software.
• Direct experience with Procure-to-Pay applications such as Oracle, SAP, Coupa, Ariba, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), as well as Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive)
• Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and a passion for servicing customers
• Strong analytical abilities and ability to apply mathematical concepts such as statistical data, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and thrive in a high-stress and fast-paced environment.
• Positive approach and proactive attitude

Additional Information
Achieve well-being with:

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities for certain roles
• 401 (k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision with HSA and FSA options
• Competitive vacation and sick time off, as well as dedicated volunteer days
• Access to wellness support through Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs and fitness discounts
• Up to $5,250 paid back to you on eligible education expenses
• Pet care discounts for your furry family members
• Financial support in times of hardship with our Achieve Care Fund
• A safe place to connect and a commitment to diversity and inclusion through our six employee resource groups

From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you'll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We're proud to have over 2,300 employees in mainly hybrid roles with some remote opportunities available for certain roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. A career at Achieve is more than a job-it's a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.
Salary Range: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year and benefits. This information represents the expected salary range for this role. Should we decide to make an offer for employment, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Join Achieve, change the future.
At Achieve, we're changing millions of lives.From the single parent trying to catch up on bills to the entrepreneur needing a loan for the next phase of growth, you'll get to be a part of their journey to a better financial future. We're proud to have over 3,000 employees in mostly hybrid and 100% remote roles across the United States with hubs in Arizona, California, and Texas. We are strategically growing our teams with more remote, work-from-home opportunities every day to better serve our members. A career at Achieve is more than a job-it's a place where you can make a true impact, have a sense of belonging, establish a fulfilling career, and put your well-being first.
Attention Agencies & Search Firms: We do not accept unsolicited candidate resumes or profiles. Please do not reach out to anyone within Achieve to market your services or candidates. All inquiries should be directed to Talent Acquisition only. We reserve the right to hire any candidates sent unsolicited and will not pay any fees without a contract signed by Achieve's Talent Acquisition leader.
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Company Description
Achieve is a leading digital personal finance company. We help everyday people move from struggling to thriving by providing innovative, personalized financial solutions. By leveraging proprietary data and analytics, our solutions are tailored for each step of our member's financial journey to include personal loans, home equity loans, debt consolidation, financial tools and education. Every day, we get to help our members move their finances forward with care, compassion, and empathetic touch. We put people first and treat them like humans, not account numbers.