Marketing Category Manager

About the job

In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim 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. As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring "one voice" to 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.

Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Category Management team partners closely with key stakeholders to help shape and implement procurement strategies. The Category Team is responsible for developing and driving holistic category strategies, managing stakeholder relationships, and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies aligned with organizational objectives for assigned indirect spend categories.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support execution of sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories.
• Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and identify value opportunities within the category.
• Analyze procurement data, generate reports, and provide insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation within the category.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in marketing partnerships, sourcing, or category management across the global marketing ecosystem (e.g., agency landscapes, media, ad-tech, events, production, extended workforce/contractors, and emerging AI technologies).
• Experience leading spend categories, using financial analysis and AI to optimize commercial, procurement, or governance models.
• Experience designing multi-year AI transformation roadmaps and partnering with VPs to drive change across decentralized environments.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Experience in developing and managing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure category performance and track progress towards strategic goals.
• Experience identifying process improvements, efficiencies, or innovations in procurement to drive continuous improvement in category management.
• Experience leading strategic procurement projects to improve processes, implement new strategies, or drive category innovation.
• Proficiency in analyzing procurement data, generating reports, and providing insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation.
• Proficiency in leveraging technology and analytical tools to enhance category management practices and drive data-driven decision-making.