Product Services Category Manager

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Google Full time
About the Role

In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our goal is to unlock value for Google by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google, while partnering deeply across Google to deliver solutions fit for purpose.

As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we represent stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes. Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Execute Category Strategies: Support the development and execution of category strategies aligned with organizational objectives for assigned indirect spend categories.
  • Build and Maintain Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Analyze Spending Patterns and Identify Value Opportunities: Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and identify value opportunities within the category.
  • Support Sourcing Strategies and Supplier Evaluations: Support execution of sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
  • Provide Insights and Support Decision-Making: Analyze procurement data, generate reports, and provide insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation within the category.
Requirements
  • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 7 Years of Experience: 7 years of experience in multi-disciplined procurement, leading strategy development, execution, and sourcing or a related function.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
About Google

At Google, we're committed to unlocking value for our organization by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google. We're a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, representing stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes.


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