About the job

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line.

As the Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) spanning ML, networking, and CPU products. You will drive next-generation technologies, ensure a stable supply of high-quality components, and support the company's product development and manufacturing goals.

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 $189,000-$274,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. 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

• Develop and implement comprehensive global sourcing strategies for custom silicon, aligning with overall business objectives.

• Identify and qualify potential suppliers by conducting thorough due diligence and risk assessments.

• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.

• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and open communication.

• Drive the ASIC lifecycle, providing input on architecture definition, business negotiations/awards, execution, New Product Introduction (NPI)/production ramp, and End of Life (EOL).

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, business administration, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on semiconductors.

• 8 years of experience interfacing with and establishing relationships with senior management for suppliers and customers.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.

• Knowledge of the custom silicon landscape, including silicon processes, packaging technologies, IP, manufacturing, and software/application layers.

• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and quality standards.

• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market data, manage budgets, and perform cost modeling.