Contract and Category Manager, Contracts and Commercials

About the job

In gTech Users and Products (gUP), our mission is to advocate for Google’s users by creating helpful and trusted experiences across the product ecosystem. We achieve this by meeting partners and consumers where they are with support and help, representing their needs with our product partners and proposing fixes and features that elevate their engagement with Google's diverse product ecosystem. Additionally we provide a range of product services that ensure our products are optimized for every user, no matter where they are in the world (e.g., localization, digitization, partner integration and more).

Responsibilities

• Act as a primary contact and trusted advisor for business units, identifying and developing strategic vendor partnerships for innovation and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Global Procurement to develop and execute comprehensive category strategies, including market analysis, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
• Lead complex Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, define selection criteria, conduct due diligence, and maintain a supplier database.
• Lead agreement negotiations for favorable terms, identify risks, and contribute to process enhancements.
• Develop and implement metrics to track and improve supplier performance, contributing to supplier scorecards.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or category management, with the focus on managing RFP/red-lining, commercial negotiation processes.
• Experience managing initiatives or projects from conception to completion within a corporate environment.
• Experience with data visualization and analysis.
• Experience managing vendor agreement negotiations, including legal terms, commercial conditions, and risk mitigation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience partnering with external suppliers/agent based programs to deliver contracts and programs
• Experience acting as a trusted advisor or primary point of contact for executive business leaders and cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency in developing and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), supplier scorecards, and performance metrics to ensure vendor accountability.
• Knowledge in spend categories (e.g., IT, marketing, professional services) and the ability to conduct detailed market research and trend analysis.
• Excellent communication, sourcing, consulting, and collaboration skills.