Full-Time
Strategic Procurement Specialist
Posted on 2/2/2026
Experian
1-10 employees
Venture capital arm funding data startups
No salary listed
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Hybrid
 Operations & Logistics (1) |
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- 5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain roles
- 3+ years leading complex sourcing initiatives, including contract negotiations and bidding
- Familiarity with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) models and technology sourcing
- Familiarity with Marketing platforms, tools, and technology
- Experience managing multiple indirect categories
- Experience with contracting principles, supplier management, and category strategy
- Experience with contract drafting and redlining
- Proficiency with strategic sourcing methodologies and procurement tools (e.g., CLM platforms)
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
- Support the onboarding of new categories into the procurement ecosystem, bringing flexibility, and curiosity.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with KPIs and business goals, delivering measurable value through cost savings, quality improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Manage the competitive bidding processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ), evaluate supplier proposals, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to secure favorable outcomes while ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a strategic advisor to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
- Maintain and enhance supplier relationships, driving performance and continuous improvement.
- Stay informed on market trends and emerging technologies to support innovation and category expansion.
- Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and technical teams to support contract development and supplier onboarding.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation across assigned categories.
- Ensure compliance with procurement governance, regulatory standards, and internal policies.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
Experian Ventures is the venture capital arm of Experian, a global information services company. It provides investment capital and strategic partnerships to startups, helping them grow by leveraging Experian’s data assets, technology, and global network. The fund focuses on backing entrepreneurs who can disrupt data- and tech-driven markets, using Experian’s platforms and reach to accelerate portfolio companies. Unlike standalone funds, it differentiates itself with access to Experian’s scale, data resources, and worldwide offices, enabling closer collaboration and faster go-to-market support. The goal is to fund and mentor startups that can shape the future of information services while expanding Experian’s ecosystem and influence across regions.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$82M
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, California
Founded
1995
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Palenca funding processes 20M verifications in 2026, expanding Mexican credit access.
- KYC360 acquisition bolsters UK fraud prevention and compliance verification.
- AutoUnify investment enables AI-driven secure automotive transactions with Porsche.
What critics are saying
- EU regulators halt Experian's data aggregation under GDPR, eroding profits within 12 months.
- TransUnion captures 25% of Experian's rental market share via lower API fees.
- Snapchat's in-house AI advisor slashes Experian's engagement metrics in 12 months.
What makes Experian unique
- Experian Ventures invests in startups simplifying credit processes since 2016.
- Experian integrates VantageScore 4.0 into rental screening API used by Zillow.
- Experian merges automotive data on 250M US individuals with first-party sources.
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Company News
Palenca, a Mexican income verification platform for financial institutions, has raised $4 million in a Series A round led by Experian, with participation from Foundation Capital, Gilgamesh Ventures and Dhow Ventures. The company addresses a critical gap in Mexico's financial inclusion: the lack of reliable income data prevents credit expansion to new segments. Without verifiable income information, financial institutions must either limit their reach or assume greater risk. Palenca's platform validates income from various sources, including informal employment, to integrate them into credit and risk decisions. The funding will develop new data products, expand income source validation and strengthen predictive models using artificial intelligence. The company processed nearly 5 million verifications in 2025 and projects reaching 20 million this year, enabling banks to extend credit to previously excluded populations.
Experian has enhanced its Connect API platform to offer VantageScore 4.0 for rental screening, enabling property managers, landlords and screening providers to use the modern credit scoring model when evaluating prospective renters. Zillow is amongst the platforms now using VantageScore 4.0 through the platform. The enhancement follows the Federal Housing Finance Agency's recent approval of VantageScore 4.0 for mortgage decisions, creating greater consistency across the housing journey. VantageScore 4.0 combines trended credit data with machine learning and can score approximately 33 million consumers who may have been unscoreable under older models. The model uses trended credit data, rental payment history and alternative data to reflect consumers' financial behaviours across 24 months, offering greater accuracy and more inclusive scoring for renters with thin credit files.
FullThrottle Technologies has partnered with Experian Automotive to integrate Experian's in-market automotive audiences into the fullthrottle.ai self-service platform. The collaboration enables auto marketers to combine first-party data with third-party audience intelligence in a single environment. Through the integration, advertisers can access Experian's curated audiences—including lifestyle, purchase intent and behavioural segments—directly within fullthrottle.ai's demand-side platform. Marketers can combine these with verified first-party data and build campaigns in a closed-loop environment connecting audience insights to performance measurement. Experian's consumer marketing data covers insights on over 250 million US individuals. The partnership aims to deliver smarter targeting and stronger attribution whilst maintaining privacy standards for automotive dealers and marketers.
AutoUnify, a connectivity toolkit enabling AI agents to interface with automotive retailers, has announced a strategic investment from Experian. The partnership combines AutoUnify's connectivity platform with Experian's fraud prevention and identity verification technology to create secure, real-time automotive transactions. The collaboration aims to establish infrastructure for AI-driven automotive commerce, allowing AI systems to manage end-to-end customer journeys. AutoUnify provides the connectivity layer for communication across automotive platforms, whilst Experian contributes decisioning technology and fraud expertise. Based in Santa Monica, California, AutoUnify is backed by Porsche, UP Ventures and Experian Ventures. The funding will support product innovation, expand integrations and accelerate development of AI-driven automotive applications, including tools for vehicle shopping and service scheduling.
Experian has acquired KYC360 in the UK and Ireland to enhance its fraud and financial crime compliance capabilities. This acquisition will strengthen Experian's ability to verify and update customer and business information, crucial for preventing financial crime.