Product Sourcing Specialist

Position Summary

At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height‑adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer‑focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well‑being. Our success is rooted in our core values:
Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented.

The Product Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new products and suppliers from concept through launch. This role supports the broader product development process by ensuring competitive sourcing, accurate costing, and the successful introduction of new UPLIFT‑designed products.

This position reports to the VP of Product Development and collaborates closely with Marketing, Finance, and Operations.

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, buying, procurement, or product development
• Experience working with international or domestic suppliers
• Understanding of global sourcing processes, logistics, and import considerations
• Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling and margin assessment
• High attention to detail with strong system/data management capability

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of sourcing, buying or product development experience
• Experience in supplier management and negotiation
• Familiarity with HTS classifications and tariff structures
• ERP experience (Net Suite preferred)
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills

Primary Role: Support new product development by sourcing high‑quality components, materials, and finished goods that meet UPLIFT’s design, quality, and cost standards.

• Identify, evaluate, and recommend new domestic and international suppliers
• Conduct competitive market analysis and cost benchmarking for new product initiatives
• Request and evaluate samples for new product development
• Analyze total landed cost to ensure accurate pricing, margin targets, and cost competitiveness
• Lead cost analysis and pricing recommendations for newly developed products
• Create new product item records, ensuring all required data is complete and accurate
• Partner with suppliers to obtain product specifications, compliance documentation, and packaging details
• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to support a smooth product onboarding process

• A merit‑based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
• Generous paid time off
• 4% 401(k) company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
• Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (1 medical plan, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
• Company‑paid & supplementary life insurance; long‑term & short‑term disability
• Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
• 50% discount on all UPLIFT products
• Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
• On‑the‑job training and skills development
• A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living

• Compensation: DOE
• Type:
  Full‑time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8 am‑5 pm, 40 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Austin, Texas

As a fast‑growing, mid‑sized Direct‑to‑Consumer (DTC) brand company, it’s our mission to deliver sincere, world‑class customer service. We provide optimally designed, quality office solutions to customers. We focus on happier & healthier customers and employees!

UPLIFT Desk has revolutionized the way people shop for office furniture. It all starts with our award‑winning UPLIFT Standing Desk, made even better when accessorized with our entire UPLIFT office furniture line. Our product line includes most furniture an office could need. We design office products that optimize customers’ comfort, health, and productivity. Our Product Development team focuses on designing the highest quality ergonomic office furniture.

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