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Google Global Category Manager, Modular Equipment in Atlanta, Georgia
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Technical or Engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
Experience in commodity management, agreement negotiation, supplier development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
Experience with industrial equipment, automotive or modular projects.
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree or MBA in Technical or Engineering field.
Experience with large-scale industrial engineering and construction programs in data center environments.
Experience working with contractors and general contractors in a large infrastructure environment.
Experience in Capital Expenditure (Capex) intensive and working with construction contractors.
Experience managing service centers and buying directly from steel mills, with an understanding of steel processing such as roll forming and cutting.
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing, procurement and supplier management functions for data center power and cooling equipment. You will partner closely with Data Center Engineering and Construction teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. You will define, measure, analyze, improve Google’s data center operational processes and develop options that enable the team to scale.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $126,000-$187,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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 (https://careers.google.com/benefits/) .
Develop and execute commodity strategies through close collaboration with Google Engineering and Commodity teams.
Conduct detailed agreement negotiations, including comprehensive agreements and ensure capacity planning and supply chain strategies are implemented to meet on time delivery.
Drive Request for Proposal (RFP)/Request for Information (RFQ), Request for Quotation (RFQ) and lead cross-functional teams with supplier selection process.
Serve as internal point of contact for all ongoing remediation and quality improvement programs, define multi-year Research and Development (R&D) efforts and implement supply chain and supply base improvements.
Implement supply chain improvements, drive supply base improvement with supplier metrics and regular business reviews.
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