At GFiber, we believe in the power of great internet that lets people do more, helps communities get stronger and makes amazing things possible. We’re not just growing to build better internet experiences, we’re also building a welcoming place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers. GFiber is an Alphabet company that brings Google Fiber and Google Fiber Webpass internet services to homes and businesses across the United States. Our growing, inclusive team is expanding as we connect more cities and people. _The application window will be open until at least_ **_February 17, 2025_** _. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date._ GFiber Procurement team’s aim is to to be a trusted strategic partner that fosters quality partnerships and fulfills the needs of the business while reducing risk and maximizing value. We strive to be a scalable best in class procurement organization that acts ethically, remains stakeholder focused and continuously improves the source-to-pay process. We seek to unlock value for GFiber to reinvest in what matters most. We do this by bringing velocity, efficiency, and security to buying at GFiber, while partnering across the organization to deliver solutions fit for purpose. As a centralized team operating in a high complexity environment, we bring one approach to stakeholders and suppliers to ensure the best outcomes. Our organization fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation while providing opportunities for ongoing career growth and development. **Role Description** As a Category Manager, you will partner with key stakeholders to help shape and implement procurement strategies. This team is focused on categories related to deploying, installing and maintaining our FTTH network and is responsible for developing and driving holistic category strategies, negotiating value-added partnerships and bringing excellence to supplier management. In this role, you will work in a team environment that is high-growth, fast moving, and constantly changing. You will embrace ambiguity and collaborate across teams to develop new procurement approaches and solve complex business problems. You will support operational excellence while being part of an environment where team members can grow, learn, do their best work, and feel appreciated. **In this role, you'll:** + Play an integral role in the development of multi-year strategies across telecommunications sub-categories. + Establish strategic supplier relationship management programs and maintain a working understanding of the supply base. + Support developing purchasing policies and operational processes to yield cost competitive partnerships while reducing risk and maximizing value. + Support alignment of Procurement team initiatives with stakeholder business objectives through an understanding of business requirements. + Be part of cross-functional teams executing category initiatives, and help ensure delivery of maximum value across the procurement process. + Contribute to the compliance tracking of category specific policies, performance metrics, and analysis of market trends and leading practices. **At a minimum we'd like you to have:** + Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance, Business, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. + 7 years of procurement experience in telecommunications, construction or other related fields. + 5 years of experience in multi-disciplined services procurement. + 3 years of experience in category strategy development and sourcing within telecommunications categories. **It's preferred if you have:** + MBA or advanced degree in a technical field. + Experience supporting initiatives from strategy to execution to deliver results. + Experience using written and verbal communication to present recommendations and analysis to technical and non-technical stakeholders. + Experience with the application of contract law and contract management. + Experience in launching new programs and building processes from the ground up and demonstrating ability to think strategically, identify opportunities for cost savings, and develop creative solutions to complex procurement challenges. The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $136,000 - $198,000 + bonus + cash award + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process. GFiber is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. Disclosure is voluntary, and this information will be kept confidential in compliance with Google's Candidate Privacy Policy. (https://careers.google.com/privacy-policy/) For more information please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (https://careers.google.com/eeo/) and the EEOC's "Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal" (PDF) (https://careers.google.com/jobs/dist/legal/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . It's important to us to create an accessible, inclusive workplace for everyone. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our accommodations for applicants form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdssMbqAfgzQyXmBStjjc-OOg64CssJRQf5\_yWGEBClZZrkpw/viewform?resourcekey=0-CxawQc0qPzP7wkZuem4M3A) . Our candidate accommodations team will then connect with you to confidentially discuss your options.