Global Commodity Manager – Power Modules & Supply Chains

Socket.dev; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategy for VPD and IBC modules, align supplier roadmaps with engineering, and optimize total cost of ownership across a global supply base.

The role involves managing multiple suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and guiding cross-functional teams through supplier selection for new platforms while ensuring supply, quality, and delivery targets are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience in commodity management, global procurement, or sourcing for board-mounted power modules (e.g., POL converters, VRMs, IBCs, or PMICs), including contract negotiation and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and collaborate with engineering on early engagement, aligning supplier roadmaps for VPD and IBC modules.
• Manage multiple suppliers and programs, negotiating complex agreements to achieve favorable pricing, terms, and scalable supply assurance.
• Direct cross-functional teams through supplier selection for new platforms, balancing innovation, speed-to-market, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Oversee critical supply chain operations—including production schedules, capacity planning, and operational flexibility—while reporting status and risks to executive leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance and mitigate continuity risks via regular business reviews, leveraging deep market intelligence to optimize procurement strategies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain management

Board-mounted power modules sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Contract negotiation

Supplier development

Job description

Google in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a Commodity Manager to lead sourcing strategy for VPD and IBC modules, align supplier roadmaps with engineering, and optimize total cost of ownership across a global supply base.

The role involves managing multiple suppliers, negotiating favorable terms, and guiding cross-functional teams through supplier selection for new platforms while ensuring supply, quality, and delivery targets are met.