Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 14 years of experience in management consulting, or project management from a public accounting firm or multi-national company.
- 5 years of experience in people management.
- Experience in contract management, legal, or procurement roles, with a focus on overseeing the complete contract lifecycle.
- Experience leading multiple, cross-functional projects, identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Experience in managing outsourced contracting functions, overseeing the performance of outsourced functions, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and quality standards.
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About the job
In the Google Procurement Organization (GPO), our aim is to unlock value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at Google, while partnering deeply across Google to deliver solutions fit for purpose. As a centralized organization operating in a high complexity environment, we bring "one voice" to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes. Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development.
Within the Google Procurement Organization, the Commercial Operations team is responsible for providing scaled operations support and bringing excellence to Google-wide sourcing, supplier, and contract management.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $202,000-$287,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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
- Lead GPO's Contract Operations team which owns the complete contract lifecycle, from drafting and discussion to execution and renewal. Identify and engage with external vendors or service providers to handle specific aspects of the contracting process.
- Oversee the drafting, review and finalization of contracts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and foster strong partnership with Category Management teams, key budget owners in the product area/functional teams, stakeholders, and strategic suppliers, acting as a business partner and liaison to drive innovation and efficiency in contracting operations.