IT Hardware Compute Category Manager: Strategy & Sourcing

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Procurement Organization seeks a Category Manager for the IT Compute category to drive holistic sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and data-driven optimization across Google’s indirect spend. You will shape category strategies, manage stakeholders, and lead initiatives to unlock value while aligning with global objectives.

Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and education. This role offers growth within a centralized procurement team and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or procurement roles, with a focus on managing indirect spend categories, with experience within IT-related categories.
• 4 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, working with distributors, resellers or OEMs.
• Experience with contracts, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within the IT Hardware categories (i.e. Workstations, Desktops, Laptops, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned with organizational objectives for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Facilitate the execution of sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
• Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and identify value opportunities within the category.
• Evaluate procurement data, generate reports, and provide insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation within the category.

Skills

Sourcing

Category management

Procurement

IT hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement

Job description

Google Procurement Organization seeks a Category Manager for the IT Compute category to drive holistic sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and data-driven optimization across Google’s indirect spend. You will shape category strategies, manage stakeholders, and lead initiatives to unlock value while aligning with global objectives.

Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and education. This role offers growth within a centralized procurement team and opportunities to