Strategic Category & Partnerships Lead

Google LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Business Partnership and Category Manager within the Google Procurement Organization to lead category strategies, manage indirect spend, and drive efficient sourcing and supplier partnerships across product areas and functions.

In this role, you will partner with contracting teams, leverage data-driven insights, and advance transformative procurement programs to maximize value while aligning with Google's business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or procurement roles, focusing on indirect spend categories.
• Experience with agreements (drafting, review) and management within the category to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Experience in creating category strategies, executing sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
• Experience partnering with contracting teams and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and Product Areas/Business Functions, aligning business requirements with regional and global procurement objectives.
• Partner with cross-pillar teams to assess requirements, evaluate demand forecasts, and execute category and sourcing strategies for indirect spend.
• Lead Request For (X) RFx execution, commercial negotiations, and comprehensive supplier evaluations to deliver optimal procurement solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and operational alignment.
• Establish clear communication channels to address business concerns proactively and resolve supplier performance issues effectively.

Skills

RFx execution

Negotiations

Supplier evaluations

Data-driven decision making

Category strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google LLC is seeking a Business Partnership and Category Manager within the Google Procurement Organization to lead category strategies, manage indirect spend, and drive efficient sourcing and supplier partnerships across product areas and functions.

In this role, you will partner with contracting teams, leverage data-driven insights, and advance transformative procurement programs to maximize value while aligning with Google's business goals.