What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Supply Manager position at Giga Energy?
About the Role
Giga Energy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Global Supply Manager to join our team. This role is critical in managing the procurement of electrical components, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the electrical industry, experience working with major suppliers, and the ability to collaborate with sales engineering and project management teams. This position requires a proactive individual with strong forecasting skills, supply chain management expertise, and the ability to handle special procurement items in coordination with engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Procurement and Vendor Management:
- Source and procure electrical components, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors, including major industry players.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to optimize procurement processes.
- Manage and oversee procurement activities for India and China supply chains when necessary, ensuring compliance with company standards and timelines.
Industry Knowledge and Technical Expertise:
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the electrical industry, including familiarity with technical terms and specifications (e.g., 3000:5 revenue grade metering, CT/VT combos).
- Work closely with sales engineering teams, supporting project management.
Supply Chain, Inventory Management and Forecasting:
- Own and manage supply chain for electrical components.
- Develop and maintain accurate forecasting and inventory models to anticipate procurement needs and avoid shortages or delays.
- Oversee inventory management processes, including Giga’s Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system, ensuring optimal stock levels through proactive planning and coordination.
Requirements
Experience:
- 4 years of experience in electrical component procurement, preferably within the energy or data center industries.
- Proven track record of working with major electrical component suppliers and establishing strong vendor relationships.
- Experience managing international supply chains, particularly in India and China.
- Familiarity with technical specifications and industry terminology (e.g., CT/VT combos, revenue grade metering).
Availability:
- Willingness to be on-call outside regular work hours as needed.
Skills:
- Strong work ethic and sense of ownership of products and projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail.
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies and processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively and proactively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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.
