Program Manager III, Category Management, Cloud Supply Chain

About the job

A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience managing global indirect categories, specifically professional services, warehousing (e.g., automation, real estate, etc.), or Third-Party Logistics (3PL)/Logistics.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
• Demonstrated experience building and implementing new category management processes and frameworks from the ground up.
• Deep expertise in developing multi-year category strategies, including supplier segmentation, market analysis, should-cost modeling, and supplier performance management.
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects and influence executive-level stakeholders in a dynamic organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document a comprehensive multi-year category and sourcing strategy, utilizing structured methodologies and tools to align with Google Cloud’s long-term goal.
• Lead the execution of all strategic sourcing initiatives for your category, including RFx and direct negotiation development, execution, and supplier selection.
• Translate long-range demand signals and business cases into actionable strategic plans that deliver competitive advantage, resilience, and value.
• Serve as the undisputed relationship owner for a portfolio of strategic suppliers, managing all commercial aspects and acting as the single point of contact to orchestrate a cohesive one voice approach.
• Lead complex, high-stakes negotiations to establish exceptional commercial constructs, moving beyond legacy pricing models to drive innovation, efficiency, and productivity gains.