Senior Category Manager, Automation Equipment

Google Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google is hiring a Program Manager II in the Automation Equipment Category Management within the Cloud Supply Chain. You will lead strategic supplier relationships and develop multi-year category plans, spanning cross-functional teams and time zones.

The role emphasizes end-to-end strategy, partnership with executives, and collaboration with centralized cost intelligence to realize value and drive capacity planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required.
• 2 years of procurement or category management experience.
• Experience with automation, hardware engineering, or electromechanical engineering.
• Experience in commodity management and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document a comprehensive multi-year category strategy aligned with Google's long-term goals.
• Serve as the relationship owner for strategic suppliers, managing all commercial aspects.
• Embed with executive leadership in operations and capacity planning to shape decisions.
• Collaborate with cost intelligence and supplier performance teams on should-cost models.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Automation/Hardware familiarity

Product lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is hiring a Program Manager II in the Automation Equipment Category Management within the Cloud Supply Chain. You will lead strategic supplier relationships and develop multi-year category plans, spanning cross-functional teams and time zones.

The role emphasizes end-to-end strategy, partnership with executives, and collaboration with centralized cost intelligence to realize value and drive capacity planning.