Technical Strategy and Governance Lead, Vendor Enablement
San Jose, CA, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 8 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Defines and oversees vendor strategy and governance for Google’s extended workforce, aiming to improve efficiency, reduce costs and risks, and strengthen supplier partnerships.
What you'll do
- Develop vendor category strategies with internal stakeholders and translate workforce needs into plans and outcomes.
- Build and govern supplier ecosystems, including consolidation, location planning, performance oversight, and communication frameworks.
- Assess and mitigate vendor risks involving security, privacy, access management, co-employment, and regulatory compliance.
What they ask for
- 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 have
- MBA or Master's degree in a technical or engineering field.
- Knowledge of product development, manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
Pay
USD 128000 - 187000 base salary
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