Spares Program Manager, Global Data Center Ops

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Google is seeking a Spares Program Manager to lead end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement for data center spares. You will coordinate across stakeholders, manage contracts, and drive supply chain readiness across multiple offices and time zones.

The role focuses on supplier engagement, pricing strategy, and executing global spares plans to ensure data centers remain fully stocked and resilient. Strong cross‑functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in sourcing, including commercial negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience working with electrical and mechanical commodities in the data center industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement processes for sourcing, procurement, PO fulfillment, and supplier engagement with a spares focus.
• Develop end‑to‑end sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities aligned with technical requirements and business goals.
• Negotiate and manage master supply agreements, statements of work, and other contracts to secure supply and control costs.
• Drive supplier relationship management with regular reviews to monitor performance and identify improvements.
• Manage product life cycles with suppliers through changes and end‑of‑life transitions.

Skills

PM discipline

Sourcing & supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

None

Job description

Google is seeking a Spares Program Manager to lead end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement for data center spares. You will coordinate across stakeholders, manage contracts, and drive supply chain readiness across multiple offices and time zones.

The role focuses on supplier engagement, pricing strategy, and executing global spares plans to ensure data centers remain fully stocked and resilient. Strong cross‑functional collaboration is essential.