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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 Commercial Operations team is responsible for providing scaled operations support and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management.\nIndividual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $136000 - $196000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits\nLearn more about benefits at Google.\nResponsibilities\nSupport collaboration with internal stakeholders to understand sourcing requirements and strategies.\nManage sourcing processes for goods or services, including supplier identification, RFx creation, negotiations, and contract execution.\nIdentify and engage with external vendors or service providers to manage specific sourcing functions or tasks; and oversee and manage the performance of outsourced functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.\nManage relationships with suppliers, including performance evaluations, contract compliance, and issue resolution.\nSupport identification of cost-saving opportunities and negotiation strategies in collaboration with outsourced partners and support negotiations with suppliers to achieve favorable terms and pricing.\nQualifications\nMinimum qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\n7 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, focusing on end-to-end sourcing processes for goods and services.\nExperience applying sourcing principles, methodologies, and practices to manage the complete lifecycle from supplier identification through contract execution.\nExperience negotiating agreements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and developing negotiation strategies.\nExperience managing supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, contract compliance, and issue resolution.\nPreferred qualifications:\nAdvanced degree or certifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or related field.\nExperience in managing outsourced sourcing functions or tasks, and overseeing and managing the performance of outsourced functions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.\nProficiency in using sourcing tools and software, such as eSourcing platforms, contract management systems, and spend analysis tools.\nKnowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to sourcing operations, and experience in ensuring compliance with these requirements in sourcing activities.\nFamiliarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in sourcing, and ability to implement these practices to optimize sourcing operations.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3298,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Operating Systems","Streaming & OTT Platforms","Foundation Models","Consumer Internet Groups"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T18:20:57Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-04T09:25:42Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-04T14:21:04Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-04T19:33:20Z"},{"event":"reopen","at":"2026-10-04T22:39:50Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":10,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.286,"p_room":0.36,"age_days":53,"expected_fill_days":30,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","win:tail","crowd:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-04T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/google-sourcing-operations-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/google-sourcing-operations-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-05T03:02:13Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4149,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":851,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-06T00:00:00Z"}}}