Global Commodity Manager, Power, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Global Commodity Manager specializing in Power infrastructure to join their Technical Infrastructure team. This role is crucial in ensuring Google has the necessary supplies and equipment to support their innovative engineering products. As a Commodity Manager, you'll leverage industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize the total cost of ownership for Google's growing global infrastructure. The position involves working closely with Engineering teams, managing power hardware sourcing strategies, and maintaining crucial supplier relationships.

The Technical Infrastructure team is fundamental to Google's operations, developing and maintaining data centers and building next-generation Google platforms. This team takes pride in being the engineers' engineers, focusing on keeping networks running optimally to ensure the best user experience. The role requires a blend of technical expertise and business acumen, as even small hardware cost savings can significantly impact Google's bottom line.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in procurement and supply chain management, particularly in power systems and data center infrastructure. You'll be responsible for supplier selection, capacity planning, contract negotiations, and maintaining comprehensive market awareness. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while managing critical supplier relationships that directly impact Google's infrastructure capabilities.

Working at Google means joining a company committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. The company provides comprehensive benefits and maintains a culture of belonging, welcoming people from all backgrounds. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on Google's infrastructure while working with some of the industry's most innovative technologies and talented professionals.