Category Manager, Engineering and Technical Operations, Google Procurement Organization

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Procurement Organization in Chicago/Sunnyvale is seeking a Category Manager for Engineering and Technical Operations. You will lead category strategy development, manage strategic supplier relationships, and drive spend optimization using data-driven insights to unlock value for Google.

The role requires 4 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills, and the ability to execute RFx processes and supplier evaluations.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in multi-disciplined procurement, leading strategy development, execution and sourcing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery.
• Execute sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations.
• 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.

Skills

Procurement strategy

RFx processes

Negotiations

Supplier evaluations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

SQL

Dashboards

Job description

Category Manager, Engineering and Technical Operations, Google Procurement Organization

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Google Chicago, IL, USA ; Sunnyvale, CA, USA

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Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

• 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

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• 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.

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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