Strategic Category & Partnerships Manager

Google; United States; On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Bonus target 15%

Benefits

Job summary

Google Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking a Business Partnership and Category Manager to lead indirect spend strategies and align product-area needs with procurement goals. You will drive value through category leadership across Google's suppliers and partner with cross-functional teams.

You will own RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations, building trusted relationships with stakeholders while shaping global category plans and ensuring compliant contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, supply chain, or related field.
• 7+ years in sourcing, category management, or procurement roles focusing on indirect spend.
• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts and partnering with contracting teams.
• Experience creating category strategies and leading RFx processes and negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between GPO and product areas, aligning requirements with procurement goals.
• Lead category and sourcing strategies for indirect spend with cross-functional teams.
• Own RFx execution, negotiations, and supplier evaluations to optimize value.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers for alignment.
• Establish clear communication to address concerns and resolve performance issues.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Category management

Procurement

RFx processes

Supplier evaluations

Contract drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google Procurement Organization (GPO) is seeking a Business Partnership and Category Manager to lead indirect spend strategies and align product-area needs with procurement goals. You will drive value through category leadership across Google's suppliers and partner with cross-functional teams.

You will own RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations, building trusted relationships with stakeholders while shaping global category plans and ensuring compliant contracting.