Base: $123,800 - $185,600 usd (salt lake city); ba...
Hybrid (50% in-office and 50% remote)
8+ years category management experience
Software/saas landscape expertise
Enterprise cost savings negotiation
Workday Inc is seeking a Category Strategy Manager to join their Technology Sourcing team, focusing on the development and execution of software category strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management, coupled with a strong understanding of the software landscape
Job Summary
This role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global category strategies that align with Workday's business objectives to drive value delivery.
The team fosters a culture of integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm while empowering employees to follow their desired career paths and achieve work-life balance.
Candidates will lead large-scale software rationalization initiatives to identify overlapping functionalities and optimize the enterprise software portfolio.
Matching Summary
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Workday Inc is seeking a Category Strategy Manager to join their Technology Sourcing team, focusing on the development and execution of software category strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management, coupled with a strong understanding of the software landscape.
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
Enterprise cost savings negotiation
Supplier relationship management
Market analysis and risk mitigation
Nice-to-have
Strategic planning and business alignment
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Data-driven financial modeling
Innovation and continuous improvement mindset
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or related field
8+ years of experience in category management or procurement
Deep experience in Software Lifecycle Management (SLM) and deployment models