Category Strategy Manager

Workday

Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Base: $123,800 - $185,600 usd (salt lake city); ba...
Fully remote
8+ years category management experience
Software/saas landscape expertise
Enterprise cost savings strategy
This role is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for software to deliver value and align with business objectives

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for software to deliver value and align with business objectives.
  • The team fosters a culture of integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm while tackling big challenges with bold ideas.
  • Candidates will manage strong relationships with top strategic suppliers through regular business reviews and joint business planning sessions.

Matching Summary

This role is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for software to deliver value and align with business objectives.

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 strategy
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Market analysis and risk mitigation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Advanced financial modeling capabilities
  • Experience with software rationalization
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Innovation in sourcing processes

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

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