Global Data Center Infrastructure Category Lead

Google; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Category Manager in Austin, TX to define and execute strategic sourcing for data center infrastructure equipment and supplier management. You will balance tactical execution with strategic sourcing, negotiating complex agreements and leading cross-functional teams across engineering, quality and operations.

The role emphasizes cost management, lead time, capacity, and innovation, with responsibilities spanning supplier performance, contract negotiations, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical/engineering field.
• 4 years negotiating agreements for manufacturing, infrastructure or technology products.
• 4 years experience with New Product Introduction with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sourcing and supply chain objectives for Products in the Data Center Infrastructure space.
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, lead time, capacity, innovation and quality.
• Conduct complex strategic technology negotiations including contractual agreements to meet cost, lead time and capacity objectives.
• Implement supply chain, inventory and process improvements through supplier performance metrics and business reviews.

Skills

Negotiation

New Product Introduction

Data center infrastructure

Industrial engineering

Investigative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or engineering field

Job description

Google is seeking a Category Manager in Austin, TX to define and execute strategic sourcing for data center infrastructure equipment and supplier management. You will balance tactical execution with strategic sourcing, negotiating complex agreements and leading cross-functional teams across engineering, quality and operations.

The role emphasizes cost management, lead time, capacity, and innovation, with responsibilities spanning supplier performance, contract negotiations, and program