Category Manager - Data Centers, Google Procurement
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
- 7 years of work experience, with 5 years of experience in sourcing, category management, or procurement roles, with a focus on managing indirect spend categories.
- Experience with RFx processes, negotiations, strategies and supplier evaluations within data center or construction related categories.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
- Experience in data analysis, generating reports, and providing insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation.
- Experience developing and managing metrics measuring category performance and tracking progress towards strategic goals.
- Experience in leveraging technology and investigative tools to enhance category management practices and drive data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to lead strategic projects or process improvement initiatives, or driving innovation within the category.
About the job
As a Category manager you will be responsible for developing and driving holistic category strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management.
Responsibilities
- Support development and execution of category strategies aligned with organizational objectives for assigned indirect spend categories.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Support execution of sourcing strategies, Request for X (RFx) processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
- Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and identify value opportunities within the category.
- Analyze procurement data, generate reports, and provide insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation within the category.
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