Strategic Vendor Governance Lead

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Vendor Strategy and Governance Lead to define, implement, and oversee governance for external vendors and extended workers within Core Product Area. You will drive efficiencies, cost savings, and risk mitigation while partnering with executive leadership on strategic supplier engagements.

As Google’s IT organization, you will navigate complex supplier engagements in alignment with xWS and the GPO, ensuring safety, compliance, and maximum value for Googlers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience managing operational projects, agreement negotiations and vendor relationships.
• Experience developing and implementing vendor governance, compliance, or risk mitigation frameworks.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs and managing stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to discuss extended workforce needs and drive strategic plans.
• Build resilient vendor ecosystems through strategic consolidation and governance.
• Design and maintain vendor governance and communication frameworks to mitigate co-employment risks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks including data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

Education

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

MBA or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field

Experience leading cross-functional programs and managing stakeholders without direct authority

Job description

Google seeks a Vendor Strategy and Governance Lead to define, implement, and oversee governance for external vendors and extended workers within Core Product Area. You will drive efficiencies, cost savings, and risk mitigation while partnering with executive leadership on strategic supplier engagements.

As Google’s IT organization, you will navigate complex supplier engagements in alignment with xWS and the GPO, ensuring safety, compliance, and maximum value for Googlers.