Program Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain and Operations

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 2 years of experience in program or project management 2 years of experience with manufacturing, supply chain management, or fulfillment planning and execution in a New Product Introduction (NPI) role Preferred qualifications: 5 years of experience in program management within supply chain management and procurement, and in driving procurement processes, including metrics calculation, benchmarking, business process design, and stakeholder management Experience with end-to-end procurement processes, invoicing, and financial reconciliation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones on business process enhancements Experience in driving improvement and LEAN Supply Chain Methodologies Experience with systems including Kinaxis, E2Open, ERP systems, and Supply Chain Planning About the jobA problem isnt truly solved until its solved for all Thats why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe As a Program Manager at Google, youll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to on progress and deadlines Google Cloud accelerates every organizations ability to digitally transform its business and industry We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Googles cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems Responsibilities Lead and optimize procurement operations, owning metrics and scaling for future growth Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for procurement systems such as Kinaxis, SAP and E2open, providing support for escalations and business deliverables Drive invoice resolution and manage business-critical category-specific programs, ensuring end-to-end ownership and alignment Make decisions and drive actions Manage multiple programs and projects, ensuring timely delivery, progress reporting, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment Design and implement Supply Chain solutions, translating business requirements into functional and technical designs, overseeing deployment, and providing operational support Build trusted relationships with program stakeholders, including managing expectations of program stakeholders and provide insights to help them make decisions Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form