Procurement Manager, Transformers

Gigaenergy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 FSA or HSA

Commuter benefits

Monthly team onsites for collaboration

Job summary

Gigaenergy is seeking a Procurement Manager based in Houston to oversee the procurement lifecycle across manufacturing. You'll work closely with teams to source materials, negotiate terms, and manage vendor relationships, ensuring timely and budget-friendly operations.

This role demands at least 4 years of experience in procurement with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes. Benefits include health insurance, equity options, 401(k) match, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of material requirement planning and procurement for manufacturing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and vendor relationships simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own the Purchase Order process from issuance through delivery.
• Hire a team of Buyers/Sourcers across manufacturing facilities.
• Generate RFQs with material suppliers for manufacturing.
• Track procurement timelines and proactively flag risks.
• Collaborate with finance for budget tracking and cost reporting.

Skills

Procurement or supply chain experience

Material requirement planning

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics365, NetSuite)

Job description

What you'll do

As Procurement Manager, you own the full procurement lifecycle across Giga's manufacturing operations. You'll work directly with operations team members to understand what needs to be sourced at every stage, identify and qualify vendors, negotiate competitive terms, and ensure materials arrive on time. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility role that sits at the intersection of supply chain, operations, and order management—and the person in it will have a direct impact on whether our manufacturing plants hit their timelines and budgets.

Where you'll work

We are an in‑office culture — velocity matters when you're building physical infrastructure, and the best decisions happen in the room. This role is ideally based in our Houston plant location, with full‑time onsite expectations outside of bi‑weekly WFH Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Own the Purchase Order process from issuance through delivery
• Hire a team of Buyers/Sourcers across our Long Beach and Houston manufacturing facilities
• Generate requests for quotation (RFQ) with material suppliers for manufacturing
• Create and issue Purchase Orders to suppliers ensuring pricing and terms
• Track procurement timelines and proactively flag risks that could impact operations
• Follow up on delivery of all materials needed for manufacturing
• Partner with Order Managers and leadership to identify procurement needs for US Operations
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors and suppliers across relevant categories
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and reliable delivery commitments
• Collaborate with finance on budget tracking, cost reporting, and forecasting

Requirements

• 4+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering preferred
• Strong understanding of material requirement planning and procurement for manufacturing
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and vendor relationships simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills with experience interfacing across engineering and operations teams in a manufacturing environment

Bonus Points

• Experience in transformer or switchboard manufacturing, familiarity with electrical infrastructure
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics365, NetSuite, etc.)
• Experience with establishing a vendor network from the ground up

Benefits

• 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
• Monthly team onsites where all offices come in‑person to collaborate

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Giga 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.