Director, Strategic Sourcing

About the Position

We are seeking a Director, Strategic Sourcing to lead the strategic sourcing and commercial management of key products and suppliers critical to Google's cloud infrastructure. You will directly partner with Google’s Platforms and Infrastructure Engineering teams and Cloud Supply Chain Operations team to secure optimal commercial outcomes from our most important suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement long-term strategic sourcing plans for specific products and commodities, encompassing market analysis, risk assessment, supplier identification and qualification, and technology roadmapping.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations with key suppliers, developing and managing complex contractual agreements to optimize value, mitigate risk, and ensure favorable commercial terms.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators for strategic suppliers, proactively managing supplier performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships.

Requirements

• 15 years of leadership experience in the semiconductor industry with senior executive contacts at foundries and OSATs.
• 15 years of experience in engineering/engineering management, commodity management, or supply chain management in technology, chip manufacturing, or related industry.
• 10 years of experience in the silicon lifecycle, specifically in high-volume COT models and packaging technologies.
• 10 years of experience managing multi-billion dollar silicon spends and negotiating multi-year supply agreements under pressure.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or MBA.
• Deep understanding and experience working in complex end-to-end (plan/NPI/source/make/deliver/PLM) supply chains.
• Exceptional ability to gain buy-in from internal Hardware VPs while simultaneously being the "first call" for external Foundry/OSAT CEOs.
• Recognition as a thought leader in the industry, with an excellent network of industry relationships and an ability to execute on change with the long term in mind.

We Offer

• Competitive salary: $256,000 - $356,000 (USD)
• 30% bonus target
• Equity
• Benefits

About the Company

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware, our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.

English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.