Global Vendor Operations Lead

Google Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Boulder, CO, USA is seeking a Mid-level Vendor Manager to lead a global network of suppliers and drive scalable operations across cross-functional teams. You will use project and vendor management skills to improve workflows and support growing product services in gUP.

The role emphasizes optimizing vendor performance, forecasting, capacity planning, and governance, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with X-functional and COE teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in operations or business management, and vendor management.
• 5 years of experience using analytics or applying project management tools to address business issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global vendor network to support scaling across cross-functional teams.
• Recommend solutions to improve workflows and prepare for scaling.
• Manage a portfolio of vendor workflows to support process excellence and continuous improvements.
• Contribute to long-term operational strategy and support model.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review volume changes, forecasting and capacity planning and drive action plans.

Skills

Vendor management

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Generative AI familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Project management tools

Analytics software

Vendor management platforms

Job description

Google Boulder, CO, USA is seeking a Mid-level Vendor Manager to lead a global network of suppliers and drive scalable operations across cross-functional teams. You will use project and vendor management skills to improve workflows and support growing product services in gUP.

The role emphasizes optimizing vendor performance, forecasting, capacity planning, and governance, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with X-functional and COE teams worldwide.