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Google · 6 hours ago

Global Commodity Manager, Hard Disk Drives, Tape Storage

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$147K/yr - $216K/yr

7+ years exp

Google is a leading technology company that is seeking a Global Commodity Manager for Hard Disk Drives and Tape Storage. In this role, you will develop commodity strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimize costs to support Google's innovative engineering projects.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud StorageSearch EngineSEO

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop long term sourcing strategies for Hard Disk Drives and Tape Storage. Implement Supply Chain improvements

Develop and manage master purchase agreements with suppliers. Conduct high-level discussion and secure comprehensive agreements with supplier executives

Lead cross-functional teams while growing and maintaining a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions

Manage supplier relationships and performance in technology alignment, cost, quality, delivery and resiliency

Interface with engineering for early engagement and roadmap alignment and lead supplier selection for Tape Storage

Qualification

Procurement managementSupply chain managementHard Disk Drive (HDD) managementTape Storage managementSupplier developmentIndustry analysisInvestigative skillsNegotiation skillsCross-functional team leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field or equivalent practical experience

7 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management

Experience in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Tape Storage category or commodity management, agreement negotiation, and supplier development

Preferred

MBA or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field

10 years of experience managing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Tape Storage commodities

Knowledge of the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Tape Storage industry, manufacturing, assembly and test processes

Excellent investigative skills in industry analysis, cost modeling, quotation analysis, roadmap development, and supplier selection

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Company

Google

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Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.

Founded in 1998

Mountain View, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.google.com

H1B Sponsorship

Google has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (8763)

2024 (8872)

2023 (9682)

2022 (11626)

2021 (9109)

2020 (9785)

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

$26.1M

Key Investors

Kleiner Perkins,Sequoia CapitalAndy Bechtolsheim

2004-08-19IPO

1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M

1998-11-01Angel· $1M

Leadership Team

Sundar Pichai

CEO

Thomas Kurian

CEO - Google Cloud

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