Sourcing Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Google Procurement Organization (GPO) seeks a senior procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing for goods and services. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, identify suppliers, run RFx, negotiate terms, and manage contract execution to deliver value.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, cost savings, and alignment with Google’s procurement standards, with opportunities across multiple sourcing functions and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management focusing on end-to-end sourcing processes.
• Experience applying sourcing principles to lifecycle from supplier identification to contract execution.
• Experience negotiating agreements and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, performance evaluation, and contract compliance.

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 to manage specific sourcing functions and oversee outsourced functions for quality and alignment.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, including performance evaluations and contract compliance.
• Support identification of cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

End-to-end sourcing

Contract execution

Cost-saving opportunities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Business

Advanced degree or certifications in Supply Chain or Procurement

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 favourable 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.