Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Ops Manager

Google; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Procurement Organization (GPO) seeks a senior procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing for goods and services. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, identify suppliers, run RFx, negotiate terms, and manage contract execution to deliver value.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, cost savings, and alignment with Google’s procurement standards, with opportunities across multiple sourcing functions and regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management focusing on end-to-end sourcing processes.
• Experience applying sourcing principles to lifecycle from supplier identification to contract execution.
• Experience negotiating agreements and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, performance evaluation, and contract compliance.

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 to manage specific sourcing functions and oversee outsourced functions for quality and alignment.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, including performance evaluations and contract compliance.
• Support identification of cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

End-to-end sourcing

Contract execution

Cost-saving opportunities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Business

Advanced degree or certifications in Supply Chain or Procurement

Tools

eSourcing platforms

Contract management systems

Spend analysis tools

Job description

Google Procurement Organization (GPO) seeks a senior procurement professional to lead end-to-end sourcing for goods and services. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, identify suppliers, run RFx, negotiate terms, and manage contract execution to deliver value.

The role emphasizes supplier performance, cost savings, and alignment with Google’s procurement standards, with opportunities across multiple sourcing functions and regions.