Senior Category Strategist

Alliance Data

Base: $79,500 - $144,100 (varies by location); bon...
Hybrid (3 to 4 days per month in-office if within 60 miles of a posted bread financial location)
5+ years experience in budget cycles
Expert level excel user with macros
Experience with obiee or tableau analytics
Alliance Data is seeking a Senior Category Strategist to develop and implement procurement strategies across various categories, including IT and HR. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in procurement, ideally within a regulated industry, while enjoying benefits like flexible time off and career development opportunities

Job Summary

  • The Senior Category Strategist will develop and implement strategies across multiple categories including IT, Facilities, HR, and Travel to maximize optimized value from overall spend.
  • Candidates must possess expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and macros, along with experience using analytics tools like OBIEE or Tableau.
  • Bread Financial offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, six weeks of paid parental leave, and an annual incentive bonus based on performance.

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Alliance Data is seeking a Senior Category Strategist to develop and implement procurement strategies across various categories, including IT and HR. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and experience in procurement, ideally within a regulated industry, while enjoying benefits like flexible time off and career development opportunities.

Salary

Base: $79,500 - $144,100 (varies by location); Bonus/Equity: Annual incentive bonus available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years experience in budget cycles
  • Expert level Excel user with macros
  • Experience with OBIEE or Tableau analytics
  • Knowledge of lease/buy analyses
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business
  • 7+ years in banking or insurance environment
  • Experience with SaaS, PaaS, or AI contracting
  • Strong stakeholder partnership skills
  • Project management essentials

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Minimum 5 years experience in budget cycles
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must establish legal authorization to work in the US

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