Sourcing Specialist Jobs in Chicago, IL

INTRODUCTION

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.

ABOUT THE JOB

At Google we spend hundreds of millions of dollars with vendors every year. The Supplier Sourcing team gets things done for Google, from tasks like buying hardware, software and professional services to managing facilities and various technology services globally. Through the strong and unique relationships we have with internal stakeholders and the right vendors, our team ensures that Google gets the best value for our purchases. As a member of a larger team, you drive a number of procurement-related activities such as guiding vendors through our shifting needs and supplying internal clients with sound purchasing advice. You craft and lead a multi-step sourcing process and innovative e-auctions to finalize high-dollar, high-risk proposals and contract negotiations. In some cases, you secure competitive rates for Google by translating our business needs into familiar "commodity" terms for the marketplace. The Google Procurement Organization's (GPO) goal is to unlock 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. The organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development. 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. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing sourcing operations efficiently while leveraging resources or partnerships strategically to achieve scalability, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence in sourcing for Google.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Finance, or Business or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of experience in multi-disciplined procurement, leading strategy development, execution and sourcing or a related function.
* 5 years of experience managing category strategies and sourcing teams across multiple categories for both goods and services in the indirect category space.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience managing sourcing functions or tasks, and overseeing and managing the performance of functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
Experience using sourcing, contracting tools, and software, such as eSourcing platforms, contract management systems, and spend analysis tools.
Experience using data visualization and reporting tools to create insights and meaningful visualizations for sourcing performance analysis.
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to sourcing operations, and experience in ensuring compliance with these requirements in sourcing activities.

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 handle 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 partners and support negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and pricing.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $164000 - $240000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.