Manager, Supplier Enablement, Sourcing Operations

Manager, Supplier Enablement, Sourcing OperationsA 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 life-cycle. You will require a blend of 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.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 life-cycle, 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 agreement 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.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.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.