Global Data Center Equipment Sourcing Leader

Google LLC; Austin, Atlanta (TX, GA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Sick time

Maternity leave

Baby bonding leave

Holidays

Job summary

Google LLC seeks a Senior Global Category Manager for Data Center Equipment and Switchgear. You will lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relations and lifecycle cost optimization across global data center infrastructure.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations and finance to drive cost, lead time and capacity improvements. The position focuses on high-impact negotiations, supplier development, and strategic program execution, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• 5 years of experience in category or commodity management, contract negotiation and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sourcing and supply chain objectives for products in the Data Center Infrastructure space.
• Develop and execute category strategies to achieve TCO, lead time, capacity, innovation and quality.
• Conduct complex strategic technology negotiations with comprehensive contractual agreements.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Category management

Contract negotiation

Supplier development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree (tech/engineering)

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Google LLC seeks a Senior Global Category Manager for Data Center Equipment and Switchgear. You will lead strategic sourcing, category management, supplier relations and lifecycle cost optimization across global data center infrastructure.

This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations and finance to drive cost, lead time and capacity improvements. The position focuses on high-impact negotiations, supplier development, and strategic program execution, with a