Spares Sourcing Program Manager, Data Center Ops

Google; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Spares Program Manager to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier engagement for data center spares across global operations. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to align on requirements, schedules, and risk management while supporting scalable supply chain strategies.

Based in the US, you will drive contracts, supplier performance, and lifecycle management of critical spares, ensuring continuous operations across data centers worldwide.

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 new processes centered around sourcing, procurement, PO fulfillment, and supplier engagement with a spares lens.
• Develop end-to-end sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities aligning with technical requirements and business objectives.
• Negotiate and manage master supply agreements, statements of work, and other contracts to secure supply and manage cost.
• Drive supplier relationship management through regular reviews to monitor performance and identify improvements.
• Manage the life cycle of products and components with suppliers, including changes and end-of-life transitions.

Skills

Program management

Sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Spares Program Manager to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier engagement for data center spares across global operations. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to align on requirements, schedules, and risk management while supporting scalable supply chain strategies.

Based in the US, you will drive contracts, supplier performance, and lifecycle management of critical spares, ensuring continuous operations across data centers worldwide.