Category Strategy Manager

Workday

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Base: $123,800 - $185,600 usd (salt lake city); ba...
Hybrid (at least 50% in-office time quarterly)
8+ years experience in category management
Deep expertise in software/saas landscape
Proven track record in large-scale program management
Workday is seeking a Category Strategy Manager to join their Technology Sourcing team, responsible for developing and executing software category strategies that align with the company's business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement and category management, particularly in the Software/SaaS landscape, and will thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global category strategies that align with business goals and drive value delivery within the software category.
  • The successful candidate will establish and nurture strong relationships with top suppliers to ensure alignment with Workday's business needs and foster mutual success.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach combining in-person time and remote work, requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in the office or field.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Category Strategy Manager to join their Technology Sourcing team, responsible for developing and executing software category strategies that align with the company's business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement and category management, particularly in the Software/SaaS landscape, and will thrive in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

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 experience in category management
  • Deep expertise in Software/SaaS landscape
  • Proven track record in large-scale program management
  • Advanced financial modeling and data analysis skills
  • Experience with software rationalization initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Passion for fostering diverse team culture
  • Strategic thinking for complex problem solving
  • Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or related degree
  • 8+ years of experience in category management, procurement, supply chain management, strategy management, or consulting
  • Proficient understanding of contracts and negotiation strategies for complex agreements

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