Sourcing Operations Manager

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, focusing on end-to-end sourcing processes for goods and services.
• Experience applying sourcing principles, methodologies, and practices to manage the complete lifecycle from supplier identification through contract execution.
• Experience negotiating agreements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and developing negotiation strategies.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, contract compliance, and issue resolution.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree or certifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.
• Experience in managing outsourced sourcing functions or tasks, and overseeing and managing the performance of outsourced functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
• Proficiency in using sourcing tools and software, such as eSourcing platforms, contract management systems, and spend analysis tools.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to sourcing operations, and experience in ensuring compliance with these requirements in sourcing activities.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in sourcing, and ability to implement these practices to optimize sourcing operations.

About the job:

Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Commercial Operations team is responsible for providing scaled operations support and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management.

Responsibilities:

• Support collaboration with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and strategies.
• Manage sourcing processes for goods or services, including supplier identification, RFx creation, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Identify and engage with external vendors or service providers to manage specific sourcing functions or tasks; and oversee and manage the performance of outsourced functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, including performance evaluations, contract compliance, and issue resolution.
• Support identification of cost-saving opportunities and negotiation strategies in collaboration with outsourced partners and support negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and pricing.