Indirect Procurement Category Manager, Marketing
Waymo · Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Tempe, AZ, USA
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 days Waymo's roles stay open a median of 55 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Waymo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Waymo
- high 287 stale, 9 reposted of 353 open
- Hiring momentum
- 490 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-27
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Waymo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Waymo.
About this role
In this role, you will lead the procurement strategy for marketing-related services at Waymo, focusing on areas such as Creative, Media Buying, and PR. You will manage agency relationships, negotiate contracts, and partner with stakeholders to align procurement practices with marketing needs while ensuring brand protection and risk management. Your expertise in marketing procurement will be crucial in navigating complex negotiations and developing long-term strategies for agency partnerships.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Waymo as an employer.
What you need
- At least 7+ years of procurement experience
- Minimum of 4 years focusing on Marketing, Communications, PR, or Public Affairs sourcing
- Deep understanding of marketing procurement nuances
- Proven ability to negotiate complex IP, usage rights, and indemnification clauses
- Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence and build trust with marketing leaders
Nice to have
- Experience in the autonomous vehicle, rideshare, or hyper-growth tech sectors
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, or equivalent education and work experience
- Prior experience working directly within an advertising or PR agency
What you get
- Discretionary annual bonus program
- Equity incentive plan
- Generous Company benefits program
Worth weighing
- Remote work eligibility may vary by location
- Salary range provided but actual pay depends on various factors
- Role involves complex negotiations which may require high-level stakeholder management
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Listed by Waymo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-27. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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