Sr Global Supply Manager

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 Global Supply Manager for the Switchboard category owns the end-to-end buy for everything that goes into a switchboard — metals, busbars, electrical components, and subassemblies. You will run supplier sourcing and negotiations, place and manage purchase orders to keep production on schedule, and build the category strategy that drives cost down and delivery performance up over time. This role is central to keeping our switchboard line fed with the right parts, at the right cost, on time. 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 25% travel. Responsibilities Order Execution & Delivery Place and manage purchase orders for metals, busbars, electrical components, and switchboard subassemblies to maintain tight delivery timelines Track open orders and supplier commitments; expedite as needed to prevent production line disruptions Own on-time delivery performance for the switchboard category and drive corrective action when suppliers miss commitments Sourcing & Negotiation Run the RFI/RFQ process for new and existing components — metals, busbars, electrical components, and subassemblies Negotiate component costs, payment terms, and supplier contracts to meet category cost targets Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the switchboard supply base Draft and manage supplier contracts, including terms, pricing schedules, and volume commitments Risk Management Manage risk on long lead-time items — build buffer strategies, alternate sourcing, and early-warning tracking to avoid shortages Monitor supply base health and flag single-source or capacity risks before they impact production Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification and component substitutions when risk requires it Commodity Strategy & Performance Build and maintain the commodity strategy for the switchboard category — sourcing roadmap, supplier consolidation, and cost-down initiatives Track and report supplier performance: on-time delivery, quality, cost, and responsiveness Drive year-over-year cost reduction through negotiation, should-cost analysis, and supplier competition Stay current on metals and component market pricing trends to inform buying and negotiation timing Requirements 4+ years in procurement, sourcing, or commodity management, ideally in electrical, industrial, or metals-based manufacturing Ability to travel 25% Experience buying metals, busbars, or electrical/electronic components a strong plus Hands-on experience running RFI/RFQ processes, negotiating supplier contracts, and issuing/managing POs Track record of managing long lead-time and supply-constrained categories Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering measurable cost reduction Comfortable working with ERP/procure…