Sourcing Operations Manager

Role overview

This position sits within Google’s Supplier Sourcing and Commercial Operations environment in Chicago, IL, with the option to express a preferred work location between Chicago, IL, USA and Sunnyvale, CA, USA. The team supports large-scale purchasing across hardware, software, professional services, facilities, and technology services, helping the organization secure strong value while maintaining speed, efficiency, and compliance in procurement.

As a Sourcing Operations Manager, you will help run and improve sourcing operations for Google by coordinating internal stakeholders, guiding vendor and supplier interactions, and supporting contract and negotiation activities. The role focuses on creating scalable, cost-effective sourcing processes and ensuring operational excellence across sourcing-related work.

Minimum qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management, Finance, Business, or an equivalent level of practical experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in multi-disciplinary procurement, strategy creation, execution, sourcing, or a similar function.
• At least 5 years of experience leading category strategies and sourcing teams across multiple categories in the indirect goods and services space.

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing sourcing work, monitoring function performance, and keeping outcomes aligned with organizational goals and quality expectations.
• Familiarity with sourcing and contracting tools such as eSourcing systems, contract management platforms, and spend analysis software.
• Experience using data visualization and reporting tools to turn sourcing data into clear insights and presentations.
• Working knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements tied to sourcing operations, with a track record of applying compliance standards in sourcing activities.

About the team

The Google Procurement Organization is focused on creating value that can be reinvested into the most important priorities. The group aims to deliver buying processes that are fast, efficient, and secure while working closely with teams across Google to provide fit-for-purpose solutions. The broader procurement environment promotes collaboration, innovation, and growth opportunities.

Within this organization, the Commercial Operations team provides scaled operational support and helps raise the standard of sourcing, supplier management, and contract management across Google.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with internal partners to understand sourcing needs and shape practical sourcing approaches.
• Run sourcing activities for goods and services, including supplier discovery, RFx preparation, negotiation support, and contract completion.
• Find and coordinate external vendors or service providers for specific sourcing work, while tracking performance and making sure outsourced work meets business goals and quality standards.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, including performance reviews, compliance tracking, and resolution of issues.
• Help identify savings opportunities and negotiation approaches with partners, and support supplier discussions to secure better commercial terms and pricing.

Compensation and benefits

The stated US compensation range for this role is $164,000 to $240,000 annually, plus a 20% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Pay may vary based on job-related skills, experience, and education or training.

Equal opportunity statement

Google is committed to equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or criminal history where permitted by law. Reasonable accommodation support is available for applicants who need it.