Strategic Vendor Governance Leader

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

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Bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google San Jose, CA, USA is seeking a Vendor Strategy and Governance Lead to define, implement, and oversee the governance framework for our external vendors and extended workforce within Core Product Area. Your work will drive efficiencies, cost savings, and risk mitigation while ensuring strong partnerships with key suppliers.

You will act as a trusted advisor to executives, navigating complex supplier engagements in alignment with Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) and the Global Procurement

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, translating requirements into strategic plans and driving key outcomes.
• Build resilient vendor ecosystems through strategic consolidation, location planning, and performance governance.
• Design, implement, and maintain vendor governance and communication frameworks to ensure disciplined communication and mitigate co-employment risks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to vendor engagements, including data security, privacy, access management, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Vendor governance

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain or equivalent

Job description

Google San Jose, CA, USA is seeking a Vendor Strategy and Governance Lead to define, implement, and oversee the governance framework for our external vendors and extended workforce within Core Product Area. Your work will drive efficiencies, cost savings, and risk mitigation while ensuring strong partnerships with key suppliers.

You will act as a trusted advisor to executives, navigating complex supplier engagements in alignment with Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) and the Global Procurement