Strategic IT Hardware Compute Sourcing Lead

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Google Procurement Organization (GPO) seeks a Category Manager to lead IT Compute category strategies, drive efficient and secure sourcing, and optimize spend across Google’s supplier base. You will collaborate with stakeholders to shape procurement programs and manage end-to-end supplier relationships.

In this role, you will pioneer data-driven category strategies, leverage supplier networks, and execute strategies to maximize value while aligning with Google-wide objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of sourcing, category management, or procurement experience, focusing on indirect spend and IT-related categories.
• 4 years in logistics and supply chain with distributors, resellers, or OEMs.
• Experience with contracts, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations in IT hardware categories.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and alignment with objectives.
• Facilitate sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
• Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and identify value opportunities within the category.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Logistics experience

Contract & RFx

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance

Job description

Google Procurement Organization (GPO) seeks a Category Manager to lead IT Compute category strategies, drive efficient and secure sourcing, and optimize spend across Google’s supplier base. You will collaborate with stakeholders to shape procurement programs and manage end-to-end supplier relationships.

In this role, you will pioneer data-driven category strategies, leverage supplier networks, and execute strategies to maximize value while aligning with Google-wide objectives.