Senior Switchboard Buyer — Rapid, Impactful Procurement

Giga Energy Inc.

Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match
Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Giga Energy Inc. is seeking a Sr Buyer for Switchboards in Long Beach, CA, to manage day-to-day PO execution, supplier commitments, and ERP data with relentless expediting. You will drive weekly cadence with suppliers to prevent line stops while collaborating with planning and quality teams.

The role requires 4+ years in purchasing, high-volume PO management, BOM interpretation, and strong communication. On-site work with competitive benefits is offered.

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

Responsibilities

  • Execute POs for metals, busbars, and electrical components based on production schedules.
  • Secure supplier acknowledgments for all POs and 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, pursuing overdue and at-risk POs to resolution.
  • Escalate supply risks and coordinate with logistics to resolve transit issues.
  • Participate in production standups as the primary contact for material supply status.
  • 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

PO management
Expedite orders
BOM interpretation
Communication skills
Spreadsheet proficiency
ERP system usage

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Giga Energy Inc. is seeking a Sr Buyer for Switchboards in Long Beach, CA, to manage day-to-day PO execution, supplier commitments, and ERP data with relentless expediting. You will drive weekly cadence with suppliers to prevent line stops while collaborating with planning and quality teams.

The role requires 4+ years in purchasing, high-volume PO management, BOM interpretation, and strong communication. On-site work with competitive benefits is offered.

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