Senior Sourcing Specialist

Senior Sourcing Specialist

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

Benefits:

• 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
• 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

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Type: In-person, full-time

Salary: $70,000-$80,000

On Target Earnings: $80,000-$100,000