Global Vendor Operations Manager

You will

• Define & Own the Vendor Framework: Define, establish, and own the framework, performance standards, and contracting guidelines that govern how GPS manages third-party vendors globally.
• Oversee Vendor Sourcing & Contracting: Oversee the end-to-end sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation processes for all vendor transactions falling under a designated financial threshold.
• Manage Performance & Business Reviews: Oversee the ongoing performance of our vendor ecosystem to guarantee maximum service quality and commercial value, establishing structured scorecards and overseeing the strategic Business Review (QBR) cadence with vendors.
• Partner with Enterprise Procurement: Partner closely with Waymo's Procurement organization for large-scale enterprise contracts exceeding our designated thresholds.
• Oversee Vendor Administration & Invoicing: Oversee the end-to-end administrative workflows for the vendor portfolio, ensuring seamless transactional operations.
• Build & Lead a High-Performing Team: Build, mentor, and lead a dedicated team of vendor managers and specialists, fostering a culture of operational excellence, process rigor, and continuous professional development.

You have

• BA/BS Degree: BA/BS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Enterprise Vendor Management Experience: 7-10 years of experience leading vendor management, operational procurement, or supplier relations.
• Vendor Performance & Compliance Expertise: Strong experience establishing supplier scorecard frameworks, holding vendors accountable to service deliverables (SLAs and KPIs), and designing corrective action plans to resolve persistent performance failures.
• Leadership & Resource Orchestration: Experience in a formal management or team leadership capacity, with a demonstrated ability to mentor team members, strategically allocate resources, and drive alignment.

We prefer

• Diverse Vendor Category Management: Experience managing and negotiating across a highly diverse portfolio of operational vendors, including construction contractors, facilities maintenance teams, physical security and guarding services, etc.
• New Market Expansion Scaling: Proven experience establishing third-party vendor networks, service coverage, and local supplier agreements from scratch during new market entries or geographic expansions.
• Procurement System Familiarity: Deep familiarity with modern enterprise procurement and spend-management systems.
• Professional Procurement & Sourcing Credentials: Active professional certification in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, etc.).

Pay and benefits

The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range $190,000 - $234,000 USD