Global Commodity Manager, Hard Disk Drives, Tape Storage
Company: Google
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a technical or
engineering field or equivalent practical experience. 7 years of
experience in procurement and supply chain management. Experience
in Hard Disk Drive (HDD) and Tape Storage category or commodity
management, agreement negotiation, and supplier development.
Preferred qualifications: MBA or Master's degree in a technical or
engineering field. 10 years of experience managing Hard Disk Drive
(HDD) and Tape Storage commodities. Knowledge of the Hard Disk
Drive (HDD) and Tape Storage industry, manufacturing, assembly and
test processes. Excellent investigative skills in industry
analysis, cost modeling, quotation analysis, roadmap development,
and supplier selection. About the job 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 Global Commodity Manager, you will
develop commodity strategies and execute on them. You will lead
cross-functional teams through the supplier selection process for
new platforms/components. You will conduct business discussions and
secure comprehensive agreements with suppliers. You will maintain a
high level of industry skills and supplier/market conditions, and
manage supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, and
technology alignment. You will propose and implement supply chain
improvements. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s
possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough
capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at
unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our
customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of
Google users worldwide. We're the driving team behind Google's
groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our
cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to
global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable
developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams
are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with
key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for
Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations,
systems research, and much more. The US base salary range for this
full-time position is $159,000-$231,000 bonus equity benefits. Our
salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within
the range, individual pay is determined by work location and
additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and
relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about
the specific salary range for your preferred location during the
hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in
US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include
bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities Develop long term sourcing strategies for Hard
Disk Drives and Tape Storage. Implement Supply Chain improvements.
Develop and manage master purchase agreements with suppliers.
Conduct high-level discussion and secure comprehensive agreements
with supplier executives. Lead cross-functional teams while growing
and maintaining a high level of industry expertise and
supplier/market conditions. Manage supplier relationships and
performance in technology alignment, cost, quality, delivery and
resiliency. Interface with engineering for early engagement and
roadmap alignment and lead supplier selection for Tape Storage.
Keywords: Google, Vacaville , Global Commodity Manager, Hard Disk Drives, Tape Storage, IT / Software / Systems , Sunnyvale, California
