Global Manufacturing Strategist: Cost, Partnerships

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

Job summary

Google's Manufacturing Business Manager (MBM) team offers the opportunity to drive high-impact commercial negotiations and manage multi-million-dollar manufacturing costs that directly influence Google's hardware margins.

Team members act as true business owners, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, and finance teams while solving complex global supply chain and partnership challenges to help bring Google's hardware portfolio from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related function, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, hardware manufacturing, or business operations.
• Commercial and contract negotiation experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and propose appropriate business model engagement strategy for assigned programs.
• Lead the creation and execution of RFx packages and program award recommendations. Negotiate all aspects of commercial engagement including contracting, Manufacturing Value Add (MVA) and selected component BOM costs, product development costs, and financial claims incurred throughout the program lifecycle.
• Implement supplier management plans with selected partners to ensure alignment with performance expectations. Provide end to end management of partners to meet program requirements in terms of cost, quality, resources, schedule, capacity, and technology.
• Improve costs by collaborating with internal teams and manufacturing partners to optimize manufacturing and technical requirements. Generate innovative ideas to drive down cost and ensure supply.
• Serve as an escalation point for tactical issues that cross-functional teams encounter when working with the manufacturing partner.

Skills

Commercial and contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or related function, or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google's Manufacturing Business Manager (MBM) team offers the opportunity to drive high-impact commercial negotiations and manage multi-million-dollar manufacturing costs that directly influence Google's hardware margins.

Team members act as true business owners, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering, operations, and finance teams while solving complex global supply chain and partnership challenges to help bring Google's hardware portfolio from concept to production.