Category Manager, Engineering and Technical Operations, Google Procurement Organization
Chicago, IL, USA
Sponsorship not specified$111k-$159kDetected 46 min ago
SQLStakeholder ManagementOperations ManagementSupply ChainProcurementCollaboration
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Lottery odds (Level III)83
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About the role
- About the job In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock value for Google to reinvest in what matters most.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned with organizational objectives for assigned indirect spend categories.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Provide data-driven insights and reports to support decision-making and performance evaluation within the category.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in multi-disciplined procurement, leading strategy development, execution and sourcing or a related function.
- Experience managing indirect spend categories, executing sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations.
- Experience with agreement drafting, review, and management, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs across multiple business units or Product Areas (PAs).
- Proficiency in leveraging analytical tools (e.g., dashboards, SQL) to drive data-driven decision-making.
- Strong stakeholder management and influence skills, communicating effectively across various organizational levels.
- In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock value for Google to reinvest in what matters most.
- As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring "one voice" to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes.
- Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development.
- Execute sourcing strategies, request for proposal (RFx) processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
Compensation
- US: $111000 - $159000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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