[Hiring] Supply Chain Specialist/ Buyer @1 Arc Power

Role Description

We are looking for a hands-on Buyer to own day-to-day purchasing and logistics for our R&D and prototype builds, and to help scale those processes into mass production. This is an execution-focused role for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced hardware startup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchasing & P2P:
  • Place and manage orders via PO and online purchasing for R&D/NPI builds and mass production.
  • 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 with Accounting and Legal.
• Logistics & Import/Export:
  • Coordinate domestic and international inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Manage logistics provider accounts and relationships with support from Supply Chain and Operations.
  • Prepare and track shipping and import/export documentation.
  • Coordinate deliveries with the onsite team and confirm receipt against POs.
• Finance & Process:
  • Partner with Accounting on PO setup and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and support spend tracking and month-end accruals.
  • Help build scalable P2P processes, templates, and tools.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, buying, procurement, or supply chain coordination, ideally in hardware.
• 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.
• Organized self-starter who takes ownership and communicates clearly with various teams.

Requirements

• Experience at a hardware startup and/or in an NPI (prototype-to-production) environment.
• Energy, solar, or battery storage experience, or comparable categories.
• 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

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Health Insurance: 100% coverage of employee and 75% of dependent premiums under a Gold-level PPO plan.
• Dental & Vision Insurance: 50% of employee premiums are covered.
• Retirement Plan: A 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match.

Company Description

At 1st Avenue Power, we are on a mission to deliver simple, fast-to-deploy, customer-centric and intelligent power systems leveraging the abundance of solar to provide inexpensive and reliable clean energy to global customers.