Manager, Supplier Enablement, Sourcing Operations

Manager, Supplier Enablement, Sourcing Operations

Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in the domain. Note : By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following : Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA. Minimum qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 8 years of experience in supplier management, sourcing operations, procurement, or supply chain within a technology or related industry. Preferred qualifications : Experience developing and implementing operational processes for supplier onboarding, performance tracking (scorecards / QBRs), or risk management. Experience developing metrics, systems, process improvements or performance scorecards for supply chain or procurement. Experience with contract management oversight and understanding of legal agreements within a supply chain context.

About the job : A problem isn't truly solved until it's solved for all. That's why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines. In this role, you will be a critical leader in the Google Cloud Equipment Supply Chain, responsible for defining and executing the strategy for supplier management and sourcing processes for all Data Center equipment. You will drive significant improvements in operational efficiency, governance, and risk mitigation across the supplier lifecycle. Your role requires a strong blend of strategic process development, cross-functional collaboration, and execution to ensure Google maintains a resilient, high-performing, and compliant supply base.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000-$258,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities : Develop and implement scalable processes to reduce cycle time, drive automation, and ensure governance across core sourcing and procurement operations functions. Oversee and optimize the complete supplier lifecycle, from onboarding and due diligence through off-boarding, ensuring efficiency and strict compliance standards are met. Lead the implementation of a Supplier Performance Management (SPM) program, utilizing detailed scorecards and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to mitigate risk and continuously improve quality, delivery, and cost. Provide oversight for contract management, ensuring all appropriate agreements are executed promptly to mitigate supply chain risks and maintain compliance across products and suppliers. Drive measurable supply chain, inventory, and process improvements using insights from supplier performance metrics and leveraging market intelligence to inform strategy.