Upstart

Buyer, Procurement

Upstart

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $82,000 - $113,400 per year

About the role

  • First line of support for end users in the Procure-to-Order process. This involves guiding end users through intake, providing training, and fielding questions.
  • Monitor requests entered by users to ensure requests are moving towards closure, collaborating with SME groups on stale requests, communicating with end users and escalating to management where necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures for all purchases
  • Maintain and support new and legacy data included in Procurement’s database
  • Process and manage POs through Procurement Systems
  • Report on Metrics (Monthly and Quarterly)
  • Create dashboards and swim lane process flow documentation
  • Conduct pricing negotiations for low risk purchases
  • Knowledge of contract terms to ensure terms and conditions are accurately reflected in POs
  • Supports the company’s Supplier Diversity initiatives and maintains database of qualified diverse suppliers
  • Manages Docusign requests for execution of agreements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, operations and business units to ensure end-to-end alignment on sourcing and contracting activities

Requirements

  • 3-4 years prior experience within an indirect procurement function
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment
  • Team player and self-starter with a can-do attitude
  • Prior experience working as a Buyer in a Procure-to-Pay platform(s)
  • Detailed orientation and ability to execute
  • Ability to work and collaborate across all levels
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and/or GSuite applications
  • Working knowledge of contract management systems
  • Analytical skills and ability to interpret information from various sources
  • Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation (base + bonus & equity)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
  • 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4,500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Generous holiday, vacation, sick and safety leave
  • Supportive parental, family care, and military leave programs
  • Annual wellness, technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
  • Social activities including team events and onsites, all-company updates, employee resource groups (ERGs), and other interest groups such as book clubs, fitness, investing, and volunteering
  • Catered lunches + snacks & drinks when working in offices

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Procure-to-Order processProcurement Systemscontract management systemspricing negotiationsdata managementreporting on metricsdashboard creationprocess flow documentationPO managementSupplier Diversity initiatives
Soft skills
team playerself-startercan-do attitudedetailed orientationcollaborationeffective communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityinterpersonal skills