Global Commodity Manager, Rack Power, Infrastructure Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Global Commodity Manager for Rack Power, Infrastructure Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations in Sunnyvale, CA. You will drive procurement and supplier strategies across data center rack power and power back-up solutions, negotiating contracts and optimizing total cost of ownership at scale.

The role requires deep experience in procurement and supply chain management, with strong negotiation, data analysis, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience in commodity management or sourcing with data center rack power conversion or power back-up solutions, including agreement negotiations, pricing negotiations, assurance of supply, capacity planning and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and suppliers, negotiating contracts and master supply agreements to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Lead cross-functional teams through supplier selection for new platforms and strategies.
• Oversee operational aspects of the supply chain, including schedules, capacity, and risk communication to management.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and measure partner performance through business reviews.
• Maintain industry expertise to inform sourcing strategies and negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field

Master's degree in technical field or MBA

Job description

Global Commodity Manager, Rack Power, Infrastructure Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations

Google

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Mid

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

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience in commodity management or sourcing with data center rack power conversion or power back-up solutions, including agreement negotiations, pricing negotiations, assurance of supply, capacity planning and supplier development.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in a technical or engineering field or MBA.
• 7 years of experience in end-to-end rack power conversion or power back-up solutions, manufacturing and supply chain processes, and strategic business planning and execution.
• Experience with data center and rack power commodities.
• Experience with new and evolving power technologies in the data center space.
• Experience with rack power conversion or power back-up manufacturing processes.

About the job

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line.The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $159000 - $230000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and suppliers, negotiating a variety of contracts and agreements, from statements of work to master supply agreements, to secure favorable pricing and terms and ensure supply assurance at scale.
• Lead cross-functional teams through the supplier selection process for new platforms and partner with key stakeholders to develop and execute strategies that balance innovation, time-to-market, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Oversee the operational aspects of the supply chain, including schedules, capacity, and supply chain flexibility, while communicating status and risks to management, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and measure partner performance through regular business reviews to ensure quality and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a high level of industry expertise, keeping current on supplier and market conditions to inform sourcing strategies and negotiations.

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