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The Sr Global Supply Manager for the Switchboard category owns the end-to-end buy for everything that goes into a switchboard — metals, busbars, electrical components, and subassemblies. You will run supplier sourcing and negotiations, place and manage purchase orders to keep production on schedule, and build the category strategy that drives cost down and delivery performance up over time. This role is central to keeping our switchboard line fed with the right parts, at the right cost, on time.
Where you'll workThis role is based out of our Long Beach facility at 6015 Obispo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 and will require 25% travel.
Responsibilities Order Execution & Delivery- Place and manage purchase orders for metals, busbars, electrical components, and switchboard subassemblies to maintain tight delivery timelines
- Track open orders and supplier commitments; expedite as needed to prevent production line disruptions
- Own on-time delivery performance for the switchboard category and drive corrective action when suppliers miss commitments
- Run the RFI/RFQ process for new and existing components — metals, busbars, electrical components, and subassemblies
- Negotiate component costs, payment terms, and supplier contracts to meet category cost targets
- Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the switchboard supply base
- Draft and manage supplier contracts, including terms, pricing schedules, and volume commitments
- Manage risk on long lead-time items — build buffer strategies, alternate sourcing, and early-warning tracking to avoid shortages
- Monitor supply base health and flag single-source or capacity risks before they impact production
- Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification and component substitutions when risk requires it
- Build and maintain the commodity strategy for the switchboard category — sourcing roadmap, supplier consolidation, and cost-down initiatives
- Track and report supplier performance: on-time delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness
- Drive year-over-year cost reduction through negotiation, should-cost analysis, and supplier competition
- Stay current on metals and component market pricing trends to inform buying and negotiation timing
- 4+ years in procurement, sourcing, or commodity management, ideally in electrical, industrial, or metals-based manufacturing
- Ability to travel 25%
- Experience buying metals, busbars, or electrical/electronic components a strong plus
- Hands-on experience running RFI/RFQ processes, negotiating supplier contracts, and issuing/managing POs
- Track record of managing long lead-time and supply-constrained categories
- Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering measurable cost reduction
- Comfortable working with ERP/procurement systems for PO management and reporting
- Ability to read BOMs and component specifications to support sourcing decisions
- Strong written and verbal communication; able to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- Team on-sites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
Pay Transparency
The range provided below is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.
We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementGiga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
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