Strategic Sourcing Operations Manager

Google; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier management within the Google Procurement Organization. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate terms to optimize value across goods and services.

The role requires extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, and contract execution, with a focus on cost optimization and cross-functional collaboration across internal stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, finance, business, or related field; equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience applying sourcing principles across supplier lifecycle from identification to contract execution.
• Experience negotiating agreements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and developing strategies.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, performance, contract compliance, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Support collaboration with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and strategies.
• Manage sourcing processes for goods or services including supplier identification, RFx creation, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Identify and engage with external vendors or service providers for specific sourcing functions; oversee outsourced functions.
• Manage relationships with suppliers including performance evaluations and contract compliance.
• Support cost-saving opportunities and negotiation strategies with outsourced partners to achieve favorable terms.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Procurement strategy

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Finance/Business

Advanced degree or certifications (preferred)

Tools

eSourcing platforms

Contract management systems

Spend analysis tools

Job description

Google is seeking a senior procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier management within the Google Procurement Organization. You will drive sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate terms to optimize value across goods and services.

The role requires extensive experience in sourcing, procurement, and contract execution, with a focus on cost optimization and cross-functional collaboration across internal stakeholders and external partners.