Governance Optimization Lead, YouTube Global Vendor Operations

Google • Atlanta, GA

402d • $123,000 - $182,000

About The Position

The YouTube Global Vendor Operations (GVO) organization is responsible for overseeing vendor support for YouTube Content Moderation, YouTube Creators, and Paid Products. The Risk, Compliance and Governance (RCG) team within GVO ensures vendor adherence to requirements and manages governance solutions to measure vendor compliance across the supplier base. This role involves strategic management and operational excellence to enhance vendor relationships and support YouTube's mission of community building through storytelling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in commodity management, agreement facilitation, supplier development, manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
• 4 years of experience in developing relationships, collaboration, and project/program management.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field.
• Experience with procurement, agreement management, or vendor operations.
• Proficient with Google Workspace tools.
• Ability to be comfortable with spreadsheet data maintenance and reporting.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills, with the ability to be detail oriented and process driven.
• Excellent presentation skills, and the ability to maintain good relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Drive results for the strategy, design, and management of governance frameworks for scaled vendor operations.
• Structure and communicate complex and ambiguous business issues, articulating them in a digestible fashion to a broader business audience.
• Work with cross-functional partners and make recommendations to YouTube Leads to build consensus and drive towards execution.
• Act as a subject-matter specialist for internal business consulting projects, focusing on a variety of organizational, operational, and strategic initiatives.
• Bring problem solving and operational excellence to YouTube Global Scaled operations, helping teams understand the highest priority opportunities for the business.

Benefits

• Base salary range of $123,000-$182,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree