Global Vendor Operations Lead (Hybrid)

Waymo LLC

Mountain View (CA)

Hybrid

USD 190,000 - 234,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Waymo LLC in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Vendor Management leader to own framework, sourcing, contracting, and performance governance for third-party suppliers. The role requires building and leading a team, partnering with Procurement, and driving SLAs, KPIs, and scorecards to maximize value.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS and 7–10 years in vendor management, with experience across diverse vendor categories and procurement systems.

Qualifications

BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
7–10 years of experience leading vendor management, procurement, or supplier relations.
Strong experience establishing supplier scorecard frameworks, enforcing SLAs and KPIs, and driving corrective actions.
Leadership experience in a formal management or team-lead role with resource orchestration.

Responsibilities

Define, establish, and own the vendor framework, performance standards, and contracting guidelines for GPS-wide vendors.
Oversee end-to-end sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation for transactions under designated thresholds.
Manage ongoing vendor performance, develop scorecards, and lead quarterly business reviews.
Partner with Enterprise Procurement for large contracts exceeding thresholds.
Oversee vendor administration and invoicing workflows across the portfolio.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing vendor management team.