Senior Manager, Global Manufacturing Partner Management

Minimum qualifications:

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or MBA.
• 12 years of experience in supplier management and strategic sourcing.
• Experience managing CM partners for PCBA's and systems including cost models.
• Experience with new product development environments (schedule, cost, urgency, etc).
• Strong ability to influence leaders across engineering, operations and quality organizations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

About the job

Global Manufacturing Partner Management (GMPM) is responsible for the commercial and operations management of technical Infrastructure contract manufacturing and Joint Development Manufacturer (JDM) partners that build server, storage, networking and ML infrastructure. We strive to develop and enable contract manufacturing (CM) partners that can align to our future needs around hardware and software development as well as an advanced manufacturing global footprint. This team owns the selection, negotiation and management of our CM partners and ensures alignment to technical infrastructure product roadmaps. We are involved in the full product lifecycle from the start of NPI through sustaining and EOL of a product.

In this role you will lead a team of experienced sourcing professionals and own the cost, contracts, onboarding, relationships and performance management of CMs building Google's cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate closely with leaders across Cloud Supply Chain and Operations (CSCO) and Platforms Infrastructure Engineering (PIE) to drive CM's to design, build and deliver across compute, ML, networking and rack product areas.

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 $198,000-$282,000 + 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

• Grow and adapt strategies for each CM and collaborate with the NPI Sourcing team to drive product vertical sourcing strategies. Maintain and discuss complex contracts.
• Deliver cost savings and avoidance commitments at the team level and supplier level. Own all aspects of cost management, cost models, budgeting and competitiveness of the CM supply base. Manage CM performance through scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and business reviews.
• Understand the product roadmap and industry trends that impact long-term needs.
• Manage a high-performing team of sourcing and supply chain professionals. Mentor and coach team members to develop their skills and achieve their career goals.
• Partner closely with stakeholders in Hardware, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering functions. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.