Base: $123,800 - $185,600 usd (salt lake city); ba...
Fully remote
8+ years category management experience
Software/saas landscape expertise
Strategic sourcing and negotiation skills
This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global category strategies that align with business goals to drive value delivery within the software category
Job Summary
This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global category strategies that align with business goals to drive value delivery within the software category.
The team fosters a culture of integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm while empowering employees to follow their desired career paths and achieve professional goals.
Candidates will manage strong relationships with top strategic suppliers through regular business reviews and joint planning sessions to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Matching Summary
This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global category strategies that align with business goals to drive value delivery within the software category.
Salary
Base: $123,800 - $185,600 USD (Salt Lake City); Base: $117,600 - $208,800 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years category management experience
Software/SaaS landscape expertise
Strategic sourcing and negotiation skills
Supplier relationship management
Enterprise cost savings initiatives
Market analysis and risk management
Nice-to-have
Strong cross-functional collaboration
Innovative problem-solving mindset
Data-driven decision making
Cultural fit with integrity values
Experience with software rationalization
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or related field
8+ years of experience in category management or procurement
Proven track record managing large-scale programs from ideation to execution
Deep experience in Software Lifecycle Management (SLM) and deployment models