Category Manager, Construction (English, Portuguese) Join to apply for the Category Manager, Construction (English, Portuguese) role at Google Category Manager, Construction (English, Portuguese) Join to apply for the Category Manager, Construction (English, Portuguese) role at Google Please submit your resume in English - we can only consider applications submitted in this language. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, related field, or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of experience in multi-disciplined procurement, leading strategy development, execution and sourcing or a related function. Experience in executing sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories, and achieving cost savings and value creation. Ability to communicate in English and Portuguese fluently to engage with local stakeholders. Preferred qualifications: Experience in analyzing procurement data, generating reports, and providing insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation within the category. Experience in developing and managing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure category performance and track progress towards strategic goals. Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiency gains, and innovation within procurement activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance category management practices. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead strategic projects or initiatives aimed at improving procurement processes, implementing new strategies, or driving innovation within the category. About the job Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. Working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to take on big picture challenges. As someone who knows the workings of the core Finance team inside and out, you'll lead individual projects to transform planning, tracking and control processes. You'll provide senior level management with insightful recommendations, planning and reporting support. In this role, you will be responsible for pioneering innovative category and sourcing strategies, cultivating strategic supplier relationships, and optimizing spend categories through data-driven insights to unlock value for Google. Responsibilities Support development and execution of category strategies aligned with organizational objectives for assigned indirect spend categories. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service delivery and alignment with organizational objectives. Support execution of sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and supplier evaluations within designated categories. Analyze spending patterns, market trends, and identify value opportunities within the category. Analyze procurement data, generate reports, and provide insights to support decision-making and performance evaluation within the category. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Distribution, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing Industries Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Google by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Category Manager” roles. Category Marketing Manager, BR Stores - CM & RVM Category Marketing Manager, Amazon Brazil 3P Procurement Category Manager - Marketing Marketing & Prime Finance Manager, BR Marketing and Prime Finance Procurement Category Manager - Logistics Manager, Consumer Acquisition and Engagement, Product Marketing Integrated Marketing &Campaign Manager - TikTok Shop Senior Amazon Brand Manager - Future Opportunities We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr