Description
Google is hiring a Category Manager to define and execute strategic sourcing for new data center infrastructure equipment and manage suppliers and integrators. The role develops category strategies focused on total cost of ownership, lead time, capacity, innovation, and quality; conducts complex technology negotiations; and improves supply chain, inventory, and supplier performance processes. Candidates need a technical or engineering bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, four years of manufacturing, infrastructure, or technology-product negotiation experience, and four years of new product introduction experience with engineering teams. Preferred qualifications include seven years of data center infrastructure management experience and industrial engineering or manufacturing, quality, project management, or engineering experience. The role is based in Atlanta, Austin, New York, Reston, or Midlothian, with a stated US salary of $132,000–$189,000 plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.
