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Category Buyer

Giga Energy
Location
Houston, TX.
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, or commodity management
  • Experience buying core & coil materials, metal tanks, or dielectric fluids
  • Hands-on experience running RFI/RFQ processes and negotiating supplier contracts
  • Track record of managing long lead-time and supply-constrained categories
  • Strong negotiation skills with measurable cost reduction results
  • Comfortable working with ERP/procurement systems for PO management
Nice to have
  • Experience in transformer or switchboard manufacturing
  • Familiarity with electrical infrastructure
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics365, NetSuite)
  • Experience with establishing a vendor network from the ground up
What the job really is

The Category Buyer for Transformers at Giga is responsible for overseeing the procurement of materials essential for transformer production, including metal tanks and dielectric oil. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of components to maintain production schedules. The position requires close collaboration with various teams to mitigate risks and drive cost reduction strategies.

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)
Things to weigh
  • In-office culture with full-time onsite expectations outside of bi-weekly WFH Fridays
  • Fast-paced environment may not suit everyone
  • Role involves managing risk and making decisions with incomplete information
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