Procurement Partnerships Manager
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in a procurement role or similar role involving experience with suppliers or procurement processes.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in developing, implementing, and driving adoption of procurement-related programs.
- Experience in identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of procurement practices, processes, and strategies.
- Ability to track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to procurement activities.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau).
About the job
In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. We do this 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 advocate for 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.
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.
Responsibilities
- Understand specific needs, goals, and challenges of different product area/functions. Align procurement strategies with these requirements to ensure synergy between GPO and business objectives.
- Build relationships and communication channels with stakeholders across different product areas/functions. Act as a liaison between procurement and other functions to understand needs and address concerns.
- Collaborate with product areas/functions to assess procurement needs, analyze requirements, specifications, and demand forecasts to determine the most suitable procurement strategies and solutions in partnership with cross-GPO pillar teams.
- Partner with cross-pillar GPO teams to advise product areas/functions on procurement-related programs across category, sourcing, supplier, contract and risk management functions.
- Collaborate with product areas/functional partners and category managers to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in procurement processes. Provide insights and strategies to optimize spending while maintaining quality.
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