Procurement administrator Jobs in Houston, TX

Procurement Manager

Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.

What You'll Do

As Giga's Procurement Manager, you'll take ownership of our global sourcing and supplier management strategy. You'll play a critical role in ensuring that the materials, equipment, and services we rely on are procured at the right quality, cost, and lead time to keep our fast-growing operations running smoothly. From negotiating supplier contracts to building resilient supply chains, you'll work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and logistics to fuel our manufacturing scale-up. If you're excited to build procurement processes from the ground up in a high-growth environment, this role is for you.

Where You'll Work

This role will be based in our Houston offices. You must be willing to work in the office full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to support Giga's manufacturing and operational needs.
• Source, evaluate, and qualify suppliers across categories including electrical components, steel, mechanical systems, and contract manufacturing.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with vendors to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to forecast demand and align procurement activities with production schedules.
• Manage supplier performance, including on-time delivery, quality metrics, and issue resolution.
• Build and maintain a strong supplier base, including secondary sourcing to reduce risk.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, trade regulations, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Track and analyze procurement KPIs to drive continuous improvement in cost, lead time, and quality.
• Implement procurement systems, tools, and processes that scale with the business.

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Benefits

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.