Supply Chain Specialist/ Buyer

Los Angeles, CAfull timeRemote

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$95k–$125k

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1stavenuepower Supply Chain Specialist/Buyer at 1stavenuepower manages day-to-day purchasing and logistics for R&D and prototype builds, scaling processes into mass production. The role includes managing the procure-to-pay cycle, supplier relationships, and coordinating domestic and international shipments.

Responsibilities

Purchasing & P2P
Place and manage orders via PO and online purchasing for R&D/NPI builds and, as we ramp, mass production, across direct (components, materials, assemblies) and indirect (tools, equipment, services) categories.
Convert BOMs and engineering requests into accurate POs; confirm pricing, quantities, lead times, and delivery dates with suppliers.
Track open orders, expedite as needed, and keep stakeholders informed of status, delays, and schedule impacts.
Escalate supply risks early and help identify options such as expediting, alternate parts, or new sources.
Track supplier on-time delivery and quality issues, and maintain day-to-day supplier relationships.
Support new supplier onboarding (W-9s, banking details, insurance, and required documentation) with Accounting and Legal.
Logistics & Import/Export
Coordinate domestic and international inbound and outbound shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and 3PL/4PL partners.
Manage logistics provider accounts and relationships with support from Supply Chain and Operations.
Prepare and track shipping and import/export documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, HTS codes, Incoterms).
Coordinate deliveries with the onsite team and confirm receipt against POs.

Qualification

2–4 years of experience in purchasingComfort reading BOMsStrong Excel or Google Sheets skillsEnergyFamiliarity with import complianceExperience with NetSuiteBachelor's degree in Supply ChainAPICS/ASCM (CPIM

Required

2–4 years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, or supply chain coordination
Hands-on experience creating and managing POs
Working knowledge of the full P2P cycle including 3-way match
Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments
Comfort reading BOMs, part numbers, and basic technical specifications
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills

Preferred

Experience at a hardware startup and/or in an NPI (prototype-to-production) environment.
Energy, solar, or battery storage experience, or comparable categories (electrical, electromechanical, power electronics, enclosures).
Familiarity with import compliance, tariffs, and Incoterms.
Experience with NetSuite, SAP, or a similar ERP.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or ISM (CPSM) certification, or progress toward one.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU

Company

1stavenuepower

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