Category Manager, Construction (English, Portuguese)

As a Category Manager, you will focus on Construction, Workplace, and Security for the LATAM region. In this dynamic and autonomous role, you will act as a subject matter specialist in Category Management. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver value and drive innovation. You will collaborate globally and influence stakeholders at all levels within the organization.

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for Construction, Workplace, and Security, aligning with regional and global goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor, leading cross-functional teams in RFx processes and contract negotiations
• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships, overseeing performance, conducting reviews, and negotiating favorable terms to ensure quality, innovation, and risk mitigation
• Leverage AI tools and analytics proactively to identify automation opportunities and analyze spending patterns, market trends, and procurement data, generating strategic insights for informed decision-making
• Operate with high autonomy, taking full ownership of categories
• Collaborate globally, sharing best practices and contributing to worldwide strategies while ensuring regional alignment
• Identify and drive process improvements and new category initiatives continuously
• Actively contribute to a positive, inclusive team culture

• 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, 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

• Ability to communicate in English and Portuguese fluently
• 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

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.