Senior Supplier Engagement Manager - Google
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience in managing processes in a procurement, or supplier engagement or supplier relationship role.
- 3 years of people management experience.
- Experience in developing and implementing supplier programs and initiatives.
Preferred qualifications:
- Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Experience with supplier relationship management (SRM) programs and knowledge of industry-specific procurement regulations and standards.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and driving adoption of procurement-related programs.
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Tableau).
- Ability to track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to procurement activities.
About the job
In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock the 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 represent 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.
In this role, you will work closely with key product area stakeholders to ensure a single, centralized procurement. In this role, you will oversee and manage the implementation, development, and enhancement of supplier initiatives within the procurement function to drive consistency, adoption and value of key supplier partnership programs across Google.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with leadership to develop/refine strategies to implement GPO supplier programs across procurement processes, including setting goals, objectives, and action plans aligned with organizational values/objectives
- Lead implementation and execution of supplier programs within procurement; creating roadmaps, timelines, and action plans for initiatives, such as third-party risk management, and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs.
- Engage with stakeholders across procurement, executive finance management, and cross-functional departments, communicating the importance of supplier programs, with the intent to foster support for program initiatives, drive impact, and achieving mutual goals.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop policies, guidelines, and procedures related to GPO supplier programs and ensure alignment with legal requirements, industry standards, and corporate values.
- Research and implement best practices in supplier management within procurement to identify innovative approaches and industry trends to enhance program effectiveness.
