Program Manager, Supply Chain Procurement

Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience 2 years of experience in Demand/Supply Planning, Supply Chain Program Management, Materials Management and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) 2 years of experience in supply chain, materials, and inventory management 2 years of experience in program or project management Preferred qualifications: Master's degree, or MBA in Industrial Engineering or related disciplines with emphasis in Supply Chain Management Experience in forecasting, planning, supply chain and implementing process improvements Experience interacting with technical and non-technical groups, spanning all organizational levels Experience with spreadsheet software, SQL and scripting Excellent problem-solving skills Passion for automation and process improvements About The Job A 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 Manage and execute processes for cost-effective procurement while working with partners and internal cross-functional teams Conceptualize and build capabilities on spend analytics, leveraging advanced data analytics skills to drive executive alignment and operational efficiency Drive cost productivity improvements through price discussions, secondary sourcing, and procurement process improvements Lead sourcing and escalation activities with our Suppliers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for price, lead-time, or shortage issues Drive timely Request for Quotation (RFQ), release of orders, material delivery to hub, root cause analysis for late deliveries, and invoice resolution Drive continuous improvement in planning root cause analysis and Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) investigation Ensure improvement in material delivery metrics, past due orders, shortage management, invoicing, and supplier management Execute cross-functional program management required for supplier setup and procurement execution with internal and external stakeholders 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