Category Manager, Engineering and Technical Operations, Google Procurement Organization

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Category Manager for Engineering and Technical Operations within the Google Procurement Organization to pioneer innovative category and sourcing strategies, cultivate strategic supplier relationships, and optimize spend through data-driven insights to unlock value for Google.

As a centralized organization, we deliver velocity, efficiency, and security in buying, partner across Google to shape procurement solutions, and offer ongoing career growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 4 years in multi-disciplined procurement, leading strategy and sourcing.
• Experience managing indirect spend categories, RFx processes, and negotiations.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and managing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies for indirect spend.
• Maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality service and objectives alignment.
• Execute sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations.
• Analyze spend patterns and procurement data to identify value opportunities.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to support decision-making.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Supplier evaluations

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement / SCM

Tools

SQL

Dashboards

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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).
• Experience developing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure category performance.
• Ability to lead strategic projects aimed at driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• 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.

ABOUT THE JOB:

In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google, while partnering deeply across Google to deliver solutions fit for purpose. 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.

Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Category Management team partners closely with key stakeholders to help shape and implement procurement strategies. As a Category Manager for Engineering and Technical Operations, you will be responsible for pioneering innovative category and sourcing strategies, cultivating strategic supplier relationships, and optimizing spend categories through data-driven insights to unlock value for Google.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $111000 - $159000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/.

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.
• Execute sourcing strategies, request for proposal (RFx) processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
• Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and procurement data to identify value opportunities.
• Provide data-driven insights and reports to support decision-making and performance evaluation within the category.