Technical Strategy and Governance Lead, Vendor Enablement

Google•San Jose, CA

14h•$128,000 - $187,000

About The Position

As the Vendor Strategy and Governance Lead, you will define, implement, and oversee the strategy and governance framework for external vendors and the extended workforce within the Core Product Area. The role aims to improve vendor efficiency, achieve cost savings, reduce operational and co-employment risks, and build strong strategic partnerships with key suppliers. You will help ensure vendor engagements are safe, secure, compliant, and deliver value to Google, while advising executive leadership on complex supplier engagements in alignment with Extended Workforce Solutions (xWS) and the Global Procurement Organization (GPO). At Corp Eng, the organization builds business solutions that scale Google’s work across the company. As Google’s IT organization, it provides end-to-end solutions, tools, platforms, and experiences for Googlers. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed US salary range is $128,000–$187,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent practical experience.
8 years of experience managing operational projects, agreement negotiations, and vendor relationships.
Experience developing and implementing vendor governance, compliance, or risk mitigation frameworks.
Experience leading cross-functional programs and managing stakeholders without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

MBA or a master’s degree in a technical or engineering field.
Knowledge of product development, manufacturing processes, and supply chain management.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, and the ability to maintain good relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Partner with internal stakeholders to understand extended workforce needs, develop solutions, translate requirements into strategic plans, drive outcomes, and use industry best practices to create tailored category strategies.
Build resilient vendor ecosystems through strategic consolidation, location planning, and performance governance, fostering supplier relationships aligned with business goals.
Design, implement, and maintain vendor governance and communication frameworks, defining rules of engagement between Googlers and vendor teams and mitigating co-employment risks.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to vendor engagements, including data security, privacy, access management, and regulatory compliance, and ensure adherence to Google’s extended workforce standards and policies.