Senior Global Data Center Equipment Sourcing Manager

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Benefits

Job summary

Google seeks a Category Manager to drive strategic sourcing for data center infrastructure. You will leverage industry knowledge and supplier relationships to optimize total cost of ownership across Google's global infrastructure.

The role blends tactical negotiations with strategic planning, requiring cross-functional collaboration and a track record of cost reductions and supplier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• 5 years of experience in category or commodity management, contract negotiation and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sourcing and supply chain objectives for products in the Data Center Infrastructure space.
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, lead time, capacity, innovation and quality.
• Conduct complex strategic technology negotiations to deliver cost, lead time and capacity objectives.
• Implement supplier performance metrics, scorecards and business continuity plans.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical/engineering field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Google seeks a Category Manager to drive strategic sourcing for data center infrastructure. You will leverage industry knowledge and supplier relationships to optimize total cost of ownership across Google's global infrastructure.

The role blends tactical negotiations with strategic planning, requiring cross-functional collaboration and a track record of cost reductions and supplier development.