Global Commodity Manager, SSD/NAND

corporate_fare Google place Sunnyvale, CA, USA Apply Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience. 10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Experience in NAND commodity management ( NAND technologies, SSD) and supplier management. Experience in industry analysis, cost modeling, quotation analysis, roadmap development, and supplier selection. Preferred qualifications Master's or MBA degree in a technical or engineering field. Experience with data center SSD/NAND commodities. About the job Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google’s bottom line. As a Global Commodity Manager, you will develop commodity strategies and execute on them. You will lead cross‑functional teams through the supplier selection process for new platforms/components. You will conduct business discussions and secure comprehensive agreements with suppliers. You'll maintain a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions, and manage supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, and technology alignment. You will propose and implement supply chain improvements. 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 $189,000-$274,000 + 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 don’t include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Lead cross‑functional teams to drive Solid State Drives (SSD) or Not‑AND (NAND) technologies at key NAND suppliers. Maintain a level of industry and technology expertise as well as supplier and market conditions. Develop sourcing strategies for NAND/SSD and execute on them. Manage supplier relationships and performance in technology alignment, cost, quality, and delivery, negotiate agreements, and implement supply chain improvements. Address material management, shortages, and Clear to Build (CTB) activities, acting as the escalation point between internal teams and NAND suppliers. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google