Senior Sourcing Specialist

Bluewater Battery; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gold PPO medical plan

In-person, full-time role

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bluewater Battery Logistics in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to own the full procurement cycle for surplus renewable energy equipment, including solar panels, via outbound outreach to asset owners and suppliers.

You will negotiate terms, build long-term supplier relationships, and collaborate with sales and operations to ensure supply readiness. This in-person, full-time role offers rapid career growth in a fast-moving startup.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in procurement, supply chain or sourcing in B2B environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven vendor management and negotiation experience.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market data and inventory trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and qualify new surplus equipment opportunities globally.
• Own the full purchase cycle from prospecting to negotiation and closing.
• Build and manage long-term supplier relationships and understand pain points.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchase agreements for favorable outcomes.
• Draft, review, and issue purchase orders aligned with negotiated terms.
• Maintain a sourcing pipeline and track pricing, availability, and deal progress in CRM.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to ensure supply readiness and meet project needs.
• Represent Bluewater at conferences, trade shows, and supplier meetings.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor relationships

Analytical skills

CRM tools

Communication

Organization

Cold outreach

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Los Angeles, United States | Posted on 09/25/2026

• State/Province California
• Country United States

Job Description

Who We Are

Bluewater provides comprehensive and innovative solutions for managing the lifecycle of large format batteries and solar panels. As a startup committed to further developing a circular economy, we innovate in the reuse, recycling, and resale of EV, e-mobility, material handling equipment, and energy storage technologies to promote sustainability and resource efficiency. We’re on an exciting mission to reduce inefficiencies and enable a secondary marketplace for renewable energy equipment, and we’re doing it in an emerging segment of renewable energy where strong operators can set the standard for growth and innovation.

Bluewater is looking to bring on a Senior Sourcing Specialist to contribute to growing the sourcing and acquisition of Renewable Energy equipment at Bluewater, with a focus on sourcing solar panels and identifying site solutions. In this role, you’ll take ownership of identifying supply opportunities, building and managing supplier relationships, and negotiating commercial terms. You’ll work closely with sales and leadership teams to align sourcing strategy with market demand, and play a key role in expanding this business unit.

The role is well suited for a self-motivated, commercially minded person who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable owning the full purchase cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and qualify new surplus equipment opportunities across the supply chain, through outbound outreach to asset owners, developers, EPCs, and other potential suppliers to generate leads
• Own and manage the full purchase cycle from prospecting and qualification through negotiation and closing
• Build and manage long-term supplier relationships, working with suppliers to understand their unique pain points and creatively outline solutions
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and purchase agreements to secure favorable outcomes for both the Company and its partners
• Draft, review, and issue purchase orders to ensure accuracy and alignment with negotiated terms
• Build and maintain a pipeline of sourcing opportunities, tracking pricing, product availability, and deal progress within CRM systems
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to anticipate project needs and ensure supply readiness
• Represent Bluewater at conferences, trade shows, and supplier meetings

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or strategic sourcing in a B2B environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating supply agreements
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to evaluate market data, pricing, and inventory trends
• Familiarity with CRM tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable making independent decisions
• Experience with cold outreach and vendor onboarding is a plus
• Willingness to travel for trade shows, vendor visits, and other industry events

Why Bluewater Battery Logistics?

Opportunity for rapid career growth and clear ownership.

Health benefits

Bluewater provides a Gold PPO medical plan, with 100 % of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums covered.

Team-oriented workplace

Bluewater has a team-first ethos. We work together toward a common goal and take pride in our collective and individual successes. You will be surrounded by passionate team members who are motivated to succeed.

Be part of something big

When you join the Bluewater team, you’ll be the first mover in an exciting time in the company’s life cycle. Your input will help form and shape the company. Your work will have an impact for years to come.

Additional Information

Work Type: In-person, full-time

OTE: $80,000-$100,000

For any inquiries, please contact Josh Nemani at 805-409-9687.