Category Manager Enterprise and Market Data

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Job Description

As a valued contributor to our organization you will develop category strategy for one or multiple categories of spend and identify potential sourcing and demand management this role you will develop category insights through analysis of historical and projected spend contractual relationships and industry trends. You will develop and execute strategic sourcing plans partnering with business unit stakeholders and sourcing leads to drive optimal value for purchased goods and services.

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE

The Category Manager Enterprise and Market Data role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing procurement licensing and governance of financial information market data research analytics and enterprise data feeds
• Manage relationships with key suppliersincluding Bloomberg Refinitiv S&P Global and othersto ensure cost efficiency data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with teams across various organizations to align supplier services with Fannie Maes business strategy and partner requirements.
• Develop and execute a long-term category plan for Enterprise and Market Data encompassing market data research analytics credit ratings and housing-related datasets.
• Promote demand management by streamlining suppliers and standardizing products to maximize business value.
• Lead comprehensive sourcing and contract negotiations from start to finish.
• Achieve measurable cost savings and return on investment.
• Manage strategic relationships with suppliers of data including real-time and delayed market data desktop analytics terminals news feeds legal research tools credit and fixed-income ratings and MLS/housing-related datasets.
• Evaluate supplier performance and support remediation efforts when necessary.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with data governance standards.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Minimum Required Experience

• 6 years of sourcing experience with a focus on Enterprise and Market Data.
• Strong contract negotiation skills with experience redlining and collaborating with Legal on complex agreements.
• Demonstrated track record leading successful sourcing projects with measurable qualitative and quantitative outcomes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Desired Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with expertise in using sourcing metrics and linking them to corporate objectives.
• Experience in supplier financial analysis and reporting with strong spreadsheet proficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) and familiarity with eSourcing and project management tools.

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Qualifications

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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to skill set depth of experience certifications and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health Life Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance an employees physical mental emotional and financial well-being. See more here.

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