Senior Buyer, Switchboards

Socket.dev; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity (options)

401(k) with match

Unlimited PTO

Parental leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or H2

Commuter benefits

On-site collaboration

Job summary

Giga Energy in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Sr Buyer for Switchboards to keep production lines running. You will own purchase order execution, supplier commitment tracking, and ERP data management while expediting orders to prevent line stoppages.

The role emphasizes close collaboration with planning and logistics, daily supplier follow-ups, and maintaining BOM integrity. The position requires 4+ years in purchasing, strong communication, and experience with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in purchasing or supply chain execution.
• Proficiency in managing high-volume POs within an ERP system.
• Proven ability to expedite late orders through persistent follow-up and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret BOMs and technical specs to ensure order accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and experience with spreadsheets for data tracking.

Responsibilities

• Execute POs for metals, busbars, and electrical components based on production schedules
• Secure supplier acknowledgements for all POs and immediately resolve discrepancies in price or delivery
• Maintain real-time ERP data accuracy for order status, pricing, and quantities
• Manage PO revisions, cancellations, and change orders as production needs evolve
• Drive daily supplier follow-ups to catch shipping slippage before it impacts the line
• Manage open-order reports, proactively chasing overdue and at-risk POs to resolution
• Escalate supply risks immediately and coordinate with logistics to resolve transit issues
• Participate in production standups as the primary contact for material supply status
• Manage the buy plan for long lead-time components, ensuring orders protect the schedule
• Monitor risk lists for capacity constraints, single-source exposure, or forecast changes
• Partner with planning to convert demand signals into timely POs before lead times become critical
• Maintain clean BOM cost data and flag variances between PO prices and standard costs
• Review BOMs and specifications to ensure order accuracy and minimize non-conformances
• Provide cost and lead-time data to Global Supply Management to inform category strategy
• Act as the daily point of contact for suppliers regarding order status and quality issues
• Coordinate with Quality on NCRs, replacements, and credits for assigned components
• Track and report supplier on-time delivery trends to management

Skills

Purchasing / Supply chain

ERP data management

Expedite late orders

Interpret BOMs & specs

Strong communication

Job description

About Giga Giga is building gigawatts of AI data centers to hasten a future of intelligence and abundance. We build data centers fast and at scale by combining the capabilities of an equipment supplier, engineering firm, general contractor, and real estate developer under one roof. Our team moves quickly and thinks practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

Why join Giga

The Pace: We're building at a speed most companies talk about but never actually operate at. If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here.

The Impact

Every person at Giga touches the work that matters. No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship.

The Team

A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure. We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.

The Moment

AI doesn't run without power, and that's us. Giga is the picks and shovels behind the AI revolution. This industry is about to explode, and you'll be in the room where it's already happening.

What you'll do

The Sr Buyer for Switchboards manages the day-to-day execution required to keep production lines running. You will own purchase order execution, supplier commitment tracking, and ERP data management. This role focuses on relentless daily expediting and operational outcome. While the Sr Global Supply Manager leads category strategy and negotiations, you drive the weekly cadence and supplier follow-ups necessary to prevent line stops.

Where you'll work

This role is based out of our Long Beach facility at 6015 Obispo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805 and will require occasional travel to suppliers and other Giga sites.

Responsibilities

• Execute POs for metals, busbars, and electrical components based on production schedules
• Secure supplier acknowledgements for all POs and immediately resolve discrepancies in price or delivery
• Maintain real-time ERP data accuracy for order status, pricing, and quantities
• Manage PO revisions, cancellations, and change orders as production needs evolve
• Drive daily supplier follow-ups to catch shipping slippage before it impacts the line
• Manage open-order reports, proactively chasing overdue and at-risk POs to resolution
• Escalate supply risks immediately and coordinate with logistics to resolve transit issues
• Participate in production standups as the primary contact for material supply status
• Manage the buy plan for long lead-time components, ensuring orders protect the schedule
• Monitor risk lists for capacity constraints, single-source exposure, or forecast changes
• Partner with planning to convert demand signals into timely POs before lead times become critical
• Maintain clean BOM cost data and flag variances between PO prices and standard costs
• Review BOMs and specifications to ensure order accuracy and minimize non-conformances
• Provide cost and lead-time data to Global Supply Management to inform category strategy
• Act as the daily point of contact for suppliers regarding order status and quality issues
• Coordinate with Quality on NCRs, replacements, and credits for assigned components
• Track and report supplier on-time delivery trends to management

Requirements

• 4+ years in purchasing or supply chain execution, preferably in industrial manufacturing
• Proficiency in managing high-volume POs within an ERP system
• Proven ability to expedite late orders through persistent follow-up and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret BOMs and technical specs to ensure order accuracy
• Strong communication skills and experience with spreadsheets for data tracking

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
• Team on-sites where all offices come in–person to collaborate

Pay Transparency

The range provided below is the role’s Base Salary range. 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.

Base Pay Range $100,000 — $140,000 USD

Who we hire

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 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.