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Global Manufacturing Partner Manager

GoogleSunnyvale, CA, USA

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience in supplier management or sourcing.
  • Experience with supplier management in the compute, storage, networking, or data center infrastructure space.

Preferred qualifications:

  • MBA or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field.
  • Experience leading new business selection decisions and negotiating statements of work with suppliers.
  • Experience managing CM partners for PCBA’s and systems including cost models.
  • Experience with new product development environments (e.g., schedule, cost, urgency, etc.).
  • Experience working for a global contarct manufacturer, OEM, or hyperscale company.
  • Ability to manage suppliers in new product introduction and sustaining environments.

About the job

As a Global Manufacturing Partner Manager, you will negotiate, supply, and manage global Contract Manufacturers (CM)/Original Device Manufacturing (ODM) as a key relationship owner. You will be focused on New Product Introduction (NPI) and work closely with Product Development teams and Engineers to drive suppliers to deliver on cost and schedule commitments. You will be involved in the development of systems and products in an assigned category (Machine Learning, compute, networking, storage, etc.) and will understand Google’s roadmaps and own the early CM engagements. You will own sourcing deliverables, negotiations, and CM relationships for the given program.

In this role, you will be expected to lead and add value to large cross-functional projects, as well as understand and resolve complex supply chain issues and risks. You will be a key part of a technical supply chain team that drives continuous improvement and ensures operational excellence in support of Google's rapid growth.
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 $105,000-$154,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop category sourcing strategies in a given product vertical and understand the technical roadmap and industry trends that impact long-term needs.
  • Define cost drivers, develop cost models, and establish cost analysis.
  • Lead Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiate agreements, and the supplier selection process.
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance in alignment with technology, cost, quality, and delivery drivers.
  • Partner closely with stakeholders in Hardware, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering functions.

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