29 jobs found in sunnyvale

Description: Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile, portable, hand-held consumer electronics products, like the Kindle. The products we design and engineer are easy-to-use and offer users benefits that are only made possible through tightly integrated digital technologies and wireless connectivity. As a member of the Commodity Management Team, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design and develop innovative consumer products. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. The Role: • Work closely with Engineering to influence technical design decisions to meet technical capabilities, and business objectives. • Work closely with Engineering to define standard and custom product requirements. • Develop a commodity technology roadmap aligning business requirements with supplier capabilities. • Responsible for AVL (Approved Vendors...

Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. The Procurement team is a centralized team which is tasked with building procurement scale and efficiency while maintaining the independence and nimbleness of Google's product team. The complexity and growth of Google's procurement activity has increased substantially over the past few years and resulted in the formation of the Google Procurement Organization (GPO). Our goal is to unlock value for Google to reinvest in what matters most. The name Google came from "googol, " a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business....

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as a single point of contact for the Supply Chain team for the Suppliers and Category of responsibility. Forms and leads cross-functional teams (comprised of Suppliers, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and other members as required) to define sourcing strategies and sourcing plans for new products, including recommendations for new supplier selection & evaluation as part of NPI activity. Lead in Technology and Supplier Technology, Quality, Forecasting, Logistics Models, and Supplier performance management and evaluation. Manages the transition of new products or changes from development to pilot production then to volume production as needed Manage the costs at the manufacturing partner site for the facility and associated overhead in addition to product costs. Address any compliance related issue specific to managed material with the appropriate subject matter experts Negotiate supply agreements with strategic suppliers and...

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line. As a Commodity Manager, you will lead and participate in large projects spanning across multiple internal stakeholders as well as understand and resolve complex issues. You will be a key part of a Supply Chain team that drives continuous improvements and ensures operational excellence in support of Google's growth. You will be responsible for all aspects of supplier development and ongoing performance management to Google's technology and business needs. You will collaborate to develop and...

At Google, we take a different approach to Procurement or Strategic Sourcing than most other organizations. We're a fast moving, innovative company and our Engineers are always looking for ways to change the world -- the Supplier Sourcing team helps make those changes happen. From buying hardware, software and professional services to managing facilities and technology services globally, our job is to work with suppliers to enable quick and scalable development of new products. We're looking for people who can easily navigate ambiguity, collaborate well across multiple teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders to get things done for Google. Since we believe competition is the best way to negotiate great deals with suppliers, you should also be comfortable using data to ensure robust decision making.The name Google came from "googol, " a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing...

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line. As the Global Supply Manager within the Commodity Management team, you will manage the planning, execution and delivery of key commodities for our cloud infrastructure. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding...

Sr. Director Procurement US - Remote When your part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. How will you make an impact? The Sr. Director of Procurement is the leader responsible for developing and driving the Procurement vision with key stakeholders in the division. The individual will be a key partner to the divisional operations leader with a focus on strategy, execution and implementation. This position will facilitate the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost. The role will mitigate risk, leverage technology, improve processes and systems, and reduce overall cost of ownership and acquisition. What will you do? Establish and...

Description: Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create? The Role As a member of the Commodity Management Team, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design and develop innovative consumer products. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager is a critical part of the Kindle development process and is responsible for formulating, communicating, and executing a sourcing strategy relative to their respective commodity. The commodity manager leads supplier sourcing / selection activities and successfully manages the supplier...

Description: Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create? The Role As a member of the Commodity Management Team, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive, design and develop innovative consumer products. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. The Sr. Global Commodity Manager is a critical part of the Kindle development process and is responsible for formulating, communicating, and executing a sourcing strategy relative to their respective commodity. The commodity manager leads supplier sourcing / selection activities and successfully manages the supplier...

About the Position: An exciting opportunity for an IT Solutions Lead - Supply Chain. In this role, you will front-end supply chain business teams and enable IT strategy, roadmaps and technical solutions. Individual must be able to understand the business drivers and help translate these into solutions. The Supply Chain Planning solution lead selects efficient and appropriate problem solving methods and techniques and is responsible for obtaining solutions to complex information systems problem that may directly impact the company's general business operations. Will provides leadership and guidance to other team members. This position reports into Senior Director, IT Applications Management. Responsibilities: This role has a primary responsibility to lead systems and solutions to support the following business functions in Supply Chain - Integrated Business planning, Demand planning, Supply planning, Inventory Management, Backlog Management and Order Sourcing &...

POSITION SUMMARY: Supplier and Category Business Management of all aspects of Connectivity, globally. The Suppliers, Technology, Services, and Sourcing in support of Cepheid's current and future products. Key Job functions: SCM project planning, Program Management, category strategies, regional localization, design for cost and manufacturability, technology assessment and development, services and material cost, supply chain planning & execution, data-based decision making, material and technology lifecycle, continuity of supply management, and Supplier quality. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as a Supply Chain leader to develop a global connectivity supply platform for current and future diagnostic test instruments. Establish the deployment of support and service infrastructure for integrated connected solutions. Partner with the product team and the Informatics team in the development of a strategy for connected instruments for B2B, B2C, and D2C. Assists...

POSITION SUMMARY: The Commodity Business Manager role is responsible for defining, aligning, and implementing the strategy for assigned categories for Cepheid globally. The role is also responsible for supplier account management, which includes supplier performance responsibility as well as the lead contact for escalations and negotiations for those suppliers. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for supplier account management on behalf of Cepheid, including contracts, key negotiations, supplier performance management, and is the primary contact for escalations related to supplier. Develop a professional relationship with key suppliers through executive meetings and execution to the defined business metrics. Develop, align, and implement global sourcing strategies for the commodities assigned by focusing on lowest total cost of ownership and flexibility through supplier segmentation, development and management. Negotiates and maintains agreements with...

POSITION SUMMARY: The Commodity Business Manager role is responsible for defining, aligning, and implementing the strategy for assigned categories for Cepheid globally. The role is also responsible for supplier account management, which includes supplier performance responsibility as well as the lead contact for escalations and negotiations for those suppliers. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for supplier account management on behalf of Cepheid, including contracts, key negotiations, supplier performance management, and is the primary contact for escalations related to supplier. Develop a professional relationship with key suppliers through executive meetings and execution to the defined business metrics. Develop, align, and implement global sourcing strategies for the commodities assigned by focusing on lowest total cost of ownership and flexibility through supplier segmentation, development and management. Negotiates and maintains agreements with suppliers...

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Buyer Job Location: Sunnyvale, CA Date Written: March 4, 2020 Written By: Luke Tapsall Job Profile (Level-Job Family): xxxxx POSITION SUMMARY: The Buyer role is a procurement specialist for the supply chain organization. This role is responsible for ensuring continuity of supply and maintaining proper inventory levels. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as a category buyer for procurement activities in supply chain organization, ensuring continuity of supply and maintaining proper inventory levels Expedites deliveries against the weekly list of "hot parts" confirms delivery dates meet the engineering need dates. Specializes in procurement, cost reduction, inventory control, Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and process control. Provides inputs to engineering, NPI or Commodity team in supplier selection and assessment. Drives problem analysis and corrective action from scorecard and metrics reporting....

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line. As Group Manager of Commodities, you will define and execute Google's strategic sourcing of Semiconductor commodity IC technologies and supplier management, primarily for our cloud infrastructure. You'll balance both tactical and strategic issues concurrently. You will possess technical knowledge, business acumen, program management fluency, and excel in interpersonal communication, teamwork, conflict resolution and relationship management. You'll take a leadership role in working with...

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line. As the Mechanical Cooling Infrastructure Global Commodity Manager, you will define and execute Google's strategic sourcing of cooling technologies and supplier management, primarily for our cloud infrastructure. You are an innovative and accomplished expert with extensive knowledge of technology management, strategy development, sourcing, fulfillment, and supplier management, and cost management. You will balance both tactical and strategic issues concurrently. You possess technical knowledge,...

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line. In this role, you will be developing and executing Google's long-term sourcing strategy for our Data Center infrastructure deployment that powers all of Google's services. This includes global market research of supplier capabilities; evaluation, qualification and selection of new suppliers that meet Google's future product delivery goals; support commercial contract discussions; and working with New Product Introduction (NPI) and Manufacturing Engineering on piloting and ramping manufacturing...

The name Google came from "googol, " a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, and nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis, to generating management reports, to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business. The team identifies time-consuming internal processes and then builds solutions that are reliable and scalable enough to work within the size and scope of the company. You listen to and translate Googler needs into high-level technical specifications, design and develop recommended systems and consult with Google executives to ensure smooth implementation. Whether battling large system processes or leveraging our homegrown suite of Google products for Googler's themselves, you help Googler's work faster and more efficiently. As a Program...

Commodity Managers work with Engineering teams to make sure Google has the supplies and equipment to put into production the innovative products coming from our Engineering teams. As a Commodity Manager, you use your wide industry knowledge and strategic supplier relationships to optimize our total cost of ownership for our global -- and growing -- infrastructure. The scale at which Google operates means that savings on just one piece of hardware can have a huge impact on Google's bottom line. As a Commodity Manager, you'll be responsible for all aspects of supplier development and ongoing performance management to Google's technology and business needs. You'll develop and execute Google's sourcing strategy for all of our storage hardware, in support of our infrastructure deployment that powers all of Google's services. You will lead and participate on large projects, as well as understand and resolve complex issues. You will be a key part of an end-to-end supply chain team that...

At Google, we work at lightning speed. So when things get in the way of progress, the Business Systems Integration team steps in to remove those roadblocks. The team identifies time-consuming internal processes and then builds solutions that are reliable and scalable enough to work within the size and scope of the company. You listen to and translate Googler needs into high-level technical specifications, design and develop recommended systems and consult with Google executives to ensure smooth implementation. Whether battling large system processes or leveraging our homegrown suite of Google products for Googlers themselves, you help Googlers work faster and more efficiently. With your technical expertise, you build business applications and influence the design of features that improve the reliability of our applications and systems. You also define the scope of technical projects and oversee execution.Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the...