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Job Details
Posted date: Sep 22, 2025
Location: Kirkland, WA
Level: Senior
Estimated salary: $181,500
Range: $147,000 - $216,000
Description
Develop and execute commodity strategies through close collaboration with Google engineering and commodity teams. Define cost drivers, develop cost models and establish should cost analysis. Conduct detailed agreement negotiations including comprehensive contractual agreements and ensure capacity planning and supply-chain strategies are implemented to meet on time delivery. Drive RFP/RFI/RFQs and lead cross-functional teams with the supplier selection process. Serve as internal point of contact for all ongoing remediation and quality improvement programs, and define multi-year Research and Development (R&D) efforts, implement supply chain and supply base improvements. Implement supply chain improvements, drive supply base improvement with supplier metrics and regular business reviews.Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line.
In this role, you will partner with Data Center (DC) Engineering and Construction Teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from the Engineering teams. As the Process Improvement Program Manager you are responsible to solve business critical challenges. You will define, measure, analyze, improve Google’s data center operational processes and develop options that enable the team to scale. The scale at which Google operates means that these improvements contribute towards Google's bottom line.
The Equipment Supply Chain (ESC) organization is focused on 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 with Data Center Engineering and Construction Teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from the Engineering teams.
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. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $147,000-$216,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Experience in commodity management, agreement negotiation, supplier development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes. Experience with industrial equipment, automotive or modular projects.Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in a technical or engineering field or MBA. Experience with large-scale industrial engineering and construction programs in data center environments. Experience working with contractors and General Contractors (GC) in a large infrastructure environment. Experience in capex intensive and working with construction contractors. Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
Extended Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management. Experience in commodity management, agreement negotiation, supplier development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes. Experience with industrial equipment, automotive or modular projects.Check out other jobs at Google.