Global Category Manager

corporate_fare Google place Atlanta, GA, USA ; Austin, TX, USA ; +3 more X Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Midlothian, TX, USA . Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience 4 years of experience negotiating agreements for manufacturing, infrastructure or for technology product. 4 years of experience with New Product Introduction with engineering teams. Preferred qualifications: 7 years of direct experience managing data center infrastructure. Demonstrated experience with industrial engineering, preferably data centers or technical infrastructure. Manufacturing/Quality/Project Management or Engineering experience. About the job As a Category Manager at Google, you will be responsible to define and execute Google’s strategic sourcing for new data center infrastructure equipment and supplier management. You are an innovative and accomplished expert with extensive knowledge of infrastructure technology management, strategy development, sourcing and supplier/integrator relationship, performance and cost management. You will have a balance of both tactical and strategic experience and will have technical knowledge, business and commercial acumen, program management fluency, and possess strong communication, negotiation, teamwork, conflict resolution and relationship management skills. 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. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google . Deliver sourcing and supply chain objectives for Products in the Data Center Infrastructure space. Develop and execute category strategies to achieve total cost of ownership, lead time, capacity, innovation and quality objectives for the products managed through close collaboration with Google cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, operations, finance, etc.). Conduct complex strategic technology negotiations including comprehensive contractual agreements to deliver cost, lead time and capacity objectives for the organization. Implement supply chain, inventory and process improvements through supplier performance metrics, scorecards, business continuity plans and regular business reviews. 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. Equity is granted exclusively and discretionarily by Alphabet Inc. on the basis of an agreement concluded between you and Alphabet Inc. Alphabet Inc. is your sole contractual partner with respect to equity grants. GSU grants are not guaranteed, are discretionary, are subject to approval by the Alphabet Inc. board of directors or its delegate, the terms of the relevant Alphabet Inc. stock plan, and your grant agreement. They have no impact on statutory payments. Current or past grants do not confer an acquired right. #J-18808-Ljbffr Google Inc.