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Senior Category Manager, Product Services

Senior Category Manager, Product Services

GoogleChicago, IL, US
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Category Manager, Product Services

In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock the value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google, while partnering across Google to deliver solutions fit for purpose. As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring solutions to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes. Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Category Management team partners closely with key stakeholders to help shape and implement procurement strategies. The Category Team is responsible for developing and driving holistic category strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding innovative category and sourcing strategies, cultivating supplier relationships, and optimizing spend categories through data-driven insights to unlock value for Google.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
  • 10 years of experience in multi-disciplined procurement, leading strategy development, execution and sourcing or a related function.
  • Experience with sourcing, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within product services or related categories.
  • Experience with contracts, negotiations and related cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
  • Experience in developing and managing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure category performance and track progress towards goals.
  • Experience in analyzing procurement data, generating reports, and providing insights to support decision making and performance evaluation within the category.
  • Experience in leveraging technology and analytical tools to enhance category management practices and drive data-driven decision making.
  • Experience enhancing category management through continuous improvements in procurement.
  • Ability to lead projects aimed at improving procurement processes, implementing new strategies, or driving innovation, using excellent project management skills.
  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is $158,000-$235,000 + 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.

    Responsibilities :

  • Develop and execute category strategies aligned with organizational objectives for assigned indirect spend categories.
  • Forge and cultivate partnerships with key internal stakeholders to collaboratively advance both Google and Google Procurement Organization (GPO) objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Execute sourcing strategies, Request For (X) (RFx) processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
  • Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and procurement data to identify value opportunities, generate reports, and provide insights that support decision making and performance evaluation.
  • Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

    Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights : workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

    If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

    Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

    To all recruitment agencies : Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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