Category Strategy Manager
| Company | Workday |
|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT, USA, Pleasanton, CA, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Salary | $113600 – $208800 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or related degree program
- 8+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or supply chain management
- Proficient at standard Sourcing and Category Management concepts, practices, and procedures
- Ability to translate, analyze and create solutions from advanced financial modeling and data analytics
- Proficient understanding of contracts and contract management
- Advanced experience with negotiation strategies
Responsibilities
- Create and execute comprehensive global category strategies that align with business goals and drive value delivery within the category
- Communicate category strategies to operational teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation
- Develop enterprise-wide, large category initiatives focused on value creation, savings, or sourcing process improvements
- Establish and nurture strong relationships with top suppliers, ensuring alignment with business needs and fostering collaboration for mutual success; Identify, qualify and formalize which suppliers should be aligned with preferred supplier status based on segmentation modeling
- Conduct regular SBRs and JBP sessions with top suppliers within assigned categories
- Manage initiatives tied to category and supplier plans in partnership with other S2P teams and Supplier Management
- Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks within the category, and adjust strategies accordingly
- Track and analyze category performance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to various stakeholders
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers to optimize category spend
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, and business stakeholders, to ensure category strategies are effectively implemented and supported
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with the category, ensuring continuity of supply and compliance with company policies and regulations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the category, leveraging supplier capabilities and market innovations to enhance value delivery
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience and interest in AI/ML, Public Cloud and Software/SaaS, IT Infrastructure
- Master’s degree preferred
- Sourcing experience managing a sourcing category with a focus on Technology and conducting supplier management
- Experience managing Sourcing programs and market research
- Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus