Category Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 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.
• Bachelor’s Level Degree (Required)

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing, procurement, licensing, and governance of financial information, market data, research, analytics, and enterprise data feeds
• Manage relationships with key suppliers—including Bloomberg, Refinitiv, S&P Global, and others—to ensure cost efficiency, data quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with teams across various organizations to align supplier services with Fannie Mae’s 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.

Benefits

• 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 employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here.