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Technical Category Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

Google Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Technical Category Manager, Data Center Infrastructure

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Atlanta, GA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USAApplyMinimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Technical or Engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.Experience in category management, agreement negotiation, supplier development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.Experience with industrial engineering and construction programs.Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or Master's degree in a Technical or Engineering field.12 years of experience in Technical Sourcing and Supply Chain Management.Experience with Data Center Infrastructure or Data Center Technology.Excellent leadership and influencing skills.About the Job

The Equipment Supply Chain (ESC) organization is focused on Technical Data Center Infrastructure and is responsible for planning, sourcing, supply chain, procurement and supplier management functions for data center power and cooling equipment.ESC partners closely with Data Center Engineering and Construction Teams to ensure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Technical Category Manager, you will use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our growing, global infrastructure.In this role, you will be responsible for defining and executing Google’s strategic sourcing for new data center infrastructure equipment and supplier management. You will utilize knowledge of infrastructure technology management, strategy development, sourcing and supplier/integrator relationship, performance and cost management.Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible.Responsibilities

Deliver sourcing and supply chain objectives for New Products in the Data Center Infrastructure space.Develop and execute category strategies to achieve total cost of ownership, lead time, capacity, innovation, and quality objectives for the products managed through close collaboration with Google cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, quality, operations, finance, etc.).Conduct complex strategic technology negotiations including comprehensive agreements to deliver cost, lead time and capacity objectives for the organization.Implement supply chain and process improvements through supplier performance metrics, scorecards, business continuity plans, and regular business reviews.Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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