Google · 2 hours ago
Category Manager, Logistics Services
Chicago, IL, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $192K/yr
7+ years expGoogle is seeking a Category Manager for Logistics Services to pioneer category and sourcing strategies while cultivating relationships and optimizing spend categories. The role involves leveraging data-driven insights and new technologies to enhance operations and decision-making within the logistics freight and warehousing sectors.
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Responsibilities
Develop/execute comprehensive global category strategies for logistics, freight and warehousing. Be a trusted advisor, leading cross-functional teams in request for (RFx) processes and dicussions
Cultivate relationships, overseeing performance, conducting reviews, and discussing favorable terms, ensuring quality, innovation, and risk mitigation
Leverage AI tools to identify automation opportunities, analyze patterns, trends, and procurement data, generating insights for informed decision-making
Collaborate globally, sharing best practices and contributing to worldwide strategies while ensuring regional alignment. Continuously identify/drive process improvements and new category initiatives. Actively contribute to a positive culture
Lead logistics freight, transportation, and warehousing sourcing, providing cost reduction through discussions. Investigate cost reductions and efficiencies by reviewing purchase agreements and contracts and finding second source options to reduce expenses
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, or related field or equivalent practical experience
7 years of experience in a supply chain, procurement or related function
3 years of experience in logistics sourcing, procurement and category management (specifically third-party logistics/warehousing and road freight services, automation, technical infrastructure, consumer electronics)
Experience with RFx processes, agreements discussions, and supplier evaluations within logistics, freight, warehousing, transportation or related categories
Preferred
Advanced degree or certifications in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field
Experience with sourcing tools and platforms such as Jaggaer or equivalent
Experience in analyzing procurement data, generating reports, and managing key performance indicators (KPIs) for performance evaluation
Excellent project management skills to lead initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, and in leveraging AI for procurement
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
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