Sourcing and Procurement Sr. Specialist

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At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.

• Lead With Heart – With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibility.
• Make Bold Decisions – We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the future.
• Always Build Trust – Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one team.
• Never Stop Growing – Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progress.
• Find a way – Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happen.

Our values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands.

Sourcing and Procurement Sr. Specialist | Acorns

Acorns is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Sr. Specialist to partner with internal stakeholders and manage end-to-end procurement activities. Reporting to the Director of Sourcing & Procurement, you’ll drive strategy, negotiation, vendor management, contract reviews, and proposal analysis—primarily in Software, with additional exposure to Marketing, Services, and Infrastructure. You’ll also have the opportunity to support leadership on key sourcing initiatives.

You’re right for the position if you thrive in fast‑paced environments and can balance big‑picture strategy with attention to detail. You’re resourceful, solutions‑oriented, and bring fresh ideas to complex challenges. A strong collaborator and negotiator, you take pride in your work, adapt quickly, and are committed to delivering results that raise the bar.

Acorns is a remote‑first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.

• Build expertise in Acorns’ vendors, tools, systems, and procurement processes.
• Streamline vendor onboarding/offboarding, maintain the vendor master list, and manage contract archives.
• Oversee purchase requisitions, purchase orders, renewals, and termination notices to ensure timely execution.
• Partner with stakeholders, Finance, and AP to align on budgets, resolve vendor/PO/invoice issues, and maximize cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with GH UK to negotiate global vendor contracts and drive process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI in procurement workflows and lead implementation efforts.
• Create and maintain contract summaries, vendor scorecards, renewal reports, and risk‑committee reporting.
• Serve as an administrator for procurement and contract systems (workflows, approvals, user permissions, updates).
• Coordinate vendor risk assessments, QBRs, and other critical vendor management activities.
• Identify and address gaps in procurement policies, processes, and systems to drive continuous improvement.

• BS/BA in Business or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor management, finance, consulting, technology, business development, partnerships, sales, or a related field.
• Strong vendor management skills, including performance evaluation, contract negotiation, and procurement policy execution.
• Ability to quickly build trust and collaborate across internal teams and external partners.
• Project management expertise with a focus on resource planning, timelines, and delivering measurable results.
• Solid understanding of commercial contracts, legal terminology, accounting principles, cost analysis, ROI, and Total Cost of Ownership.
• Skilled at balancing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Workday and/or Zip experience is considered a plus.
• Problem‑solver with solution‑oriented attitude.
• Thirst for delivering game‑changing products.
• Exceptional drive and precision in delivery.
• A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission.
• Optimistic about the potential of…