Job brief: Global Vendor Operations Manager

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• Listed on Waymo's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-12 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-12.
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• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $190,000 to $234,000 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Mountain View, CA, USA · Mountain View (US-MTV-EMF690)
• Posted: 2026-11-11

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Manager. The title says "Manager".

Must 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.
• Professional Procurement & Sourcing Credentials: Active professional certification in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, etc.).

Conditions

• This role follows a hybrid work schedule and reports to the GPS Enablement Lead.
• Diverse Vendor Category Management: Experience managing and negotiating across a highly diverse portfolio of operational vendors, including construction contractors, facilities ma…

Main duties

• Define & Own the Vendor Framework: Define, establish, and own the framework, performance standards, and contracting guidelines that govern how GPS manages th…
• Oversee Vendor Sourcing & Contracting: Oversee the end-to-end sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation processes for all vendor transactions falling under…
• Manage Performance & Business Reviews: Oversee the ongoing performance of our vendor ecosystem to guarantee maximum service quality and commercial value, est…
• Partner with Enterprise Procurement: Partner closely with Waymo's Procurement organization for large-scale enterprise contracts exceeding our designated thre…
• Oversee Vendor Administration & Invoicing: Oversee the end-to-end administrative workflows for the vendor portfolio, ensuring seamless transactional operations.

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for manager jobs in Mountain View, CA: $167k a year (65 listings, 5 employers). This listing is 27% higher.
• Across Waymo's 313 open listings, 49% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Waymo hires

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