Category Strategy Manager

Workday

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Base: $123,800 - $185,600 usd (salt lake city); ba...
Fully remote
8+ years category management experience
Deep software/saas landscape knowledge
Software lifecycle management (slm) expertise
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 successful candidate will establish and nurture strong relationships with top strategic suppliers to ensure alignment with Workday's business requirements and foster mutual success.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person and remote time, requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in the office or field.

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
  • Deep Software/SaaS landscape knowledge
  • Software Lifecycle Management (SLM) expertise
  • Enterprise-level cost savings negotiation
  • Supplier Business Reviews and Joint Business Planning
  • Advanced financial modeling and data analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Experience with large-scale program ideation
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder engagement
  • Passion for forging close working relationships

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or related degree
  • 8+ years of experience in category management or procurement
  • Proven track record of managing large-scale programs from ideation to execution
  • Proficient understanding of contracts and complex high-value agreement negotiation

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