Global Commodity Manager, Hard Disk Drives, Tape Storage

Global Commodity Manager, Hard Disk Drives, Tape Storage

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Experience in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Tape Storage category or commodity management, agreement negotiation, and supplier development.

• MBA or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field.
• 10 years of experience managing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Tape Storage commodities.
• Knowledge of the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Tape Storage industry, manufacturing, assembly and test processes.
• Excellent investigative skills in industry analysis, cost modeling, quotation analysis, roadmap development, and supplier selection.

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to ensure Google has the supplies and equipment required to put innovative products into production. As a Global Commodity Manager, you develop commodity strategies, lead cross‑functional teams through supplier selection for new platforms/components, conduct business discussions, secure comprehensive agreements, maintain industry awareness, manage supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery and technology alignment, and propose and implement supply‑chain improvements.

Develop long‑term sourcing strategies for Hard Disk Drives and Tape Storage, implement Supply Chain improvements, develop and manage master purchase agreements with suppliers, conduct high‑level discussions and secure comprehensive agreements with supplier executives, lead cross‑functional teams while maintaining industry expertise and supplier/market conditions, manage supplier relationships and performance in technology alignment, cost, quality, delivery, and resiliency, interface with engineering for early engagement and roadmap alignment, and lead supplier selection for Tape Storage.

US: $159,000 - $231,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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