Sourcing Operations Manager

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier management within the Google Procurement Organization. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate terms to optimize value across goods and services.

The role requires extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, and contract execution, with a focus on cost optimization and cross-functional collaboration across internal stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, finance, business, or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience applying sourcing principles across supplier lifecycle from identification to contract execution.
• Experience negotiating agreements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and developing strategies.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, performance, contract compliance, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Support collaboration with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and strategies.
• Manage sourcing processes for goods or services including supplier identification, RFx creation, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Identify and engage with external vendors or service providers for specific sourcing functions; oversee outsourced functions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers including performance evaluations and contract compliance.
• Support cost-saving opportunities and negotiation strategies with outsourced partners to achieve favorable terms.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Procurement strategy

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Finance/Business

Advanced degree or certifications (preferred)

Tools

eSourcing platforms

Contract management systems

Spend analysis tools

Job description

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, focusing on end-to-end sourcing processes for goods and services.
• Experience applying sourcing principles, methodologies, and practices to manage the complete lifecycle from supplier identification through contract execution.
• Experience negotiating agreements, identifying cost‑saving opportunities, and developing negotiation strategies.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, contract compliance, and issue resolution.

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree or certifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• Experience in managing outsourced sourcing functions or tasks, and overseeing and managing the performance of outsourced functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
• Proficiency in using sourcing tools and software, such as eSourcing platforms, contract management systems, and spend analysis tools.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to sourcing operations, and experience in ensuring compliance with these requirements in sourcing activities.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in sourcing, and ability to implement these practices to optimize sourcing operations.

About the job

In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google, while partnering deeply across Google to deliver solutions fit for purpose. As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring "one voice" to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes. Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development.

Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Commercial Operations team is responsible for providing scaled operations support and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $136000 - $196000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

• Support collaboration with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and strategies.
• Manage sourcing processes for goods or services, including supplier identification, RFx creation, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Identify and engage with external vendors or service providers to manage specific sourcing functions or tasks; and oversee and manage the performance of outsourced functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, including performance evaluations, contract compliance, and issue resolution.
• Support identification of cost‑saving opportunities and negotiation strategies in collaboration with outsourced partners and support negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and pricing.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .