Global Indirect Sourcing & Category Strategy Lead

Google LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Category Manager within the Google Procurement Organization (GPO) to shape and execute procurement strategies for indirect spend across Product Areas and Functions. You will partner with contracting teams to deliver value, compliance, and supplier excellence.

You will lead RFx events, negotiations, and supplier evaluations, build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and drive data‑driven decisions with KPIs to improve category performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or procurement, focusing on indirect spend categories.
• Experience with drafting and managing agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards.
• Experience creating category strategies, executing sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations.
• Experience partnering with contracting teams and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and Product Areas/Business Functions, aligning business requirements with regional and global procurement objectives.
• Partner with cross-pillar teams to assess requirements, evaluate demand forecasts, and execute category and sourcing strategies for indirect spend.
• Lead RFx execution, commercial negotiations, and comprehensive supplier evaluations to deliver optimal procurement solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and operational alignment.
• Establish clear communication channels to address business concerns proactively and resolve supplier performance issues effectively.

Skills

Sourcing

Category management

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Negotiations

RFx processes

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent practical experience

Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field

Job description

Google is seeking a Category Manager within the Google Procurement Organization (GPO) to shape and execute procurement strategies for indirect spend across Product Areas and Functions. You will partner with contracting teams to deliver value, compliance, and supplier excellence.

You will lead RFx events, negotiations, and supplier evaluations, build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, and drive data‑driven decisions with KPIs to improve category performance.