Senior Category Manager - Data Acquisitions

Equifax; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k matching

Paid time off

Career development platform

Job summary

Equifax in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Data Category Manager to lead global sourcing of data assets, software licenses, and cloud services.

You will partner with cross-functional leadership to clarify use cases, negotiate high‑impact agreements, and drive bottom‑line savings.

The role requires deep knowledge of data licensing, contract law, and enterprise cloud architectures, with Friday remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software licensing and strategic contract negotiation
• 4+ years in data acquisition negotiation and execution
• 5+ years negotiating SaaS and PaaS agreements
• Strong knowledge of contract law and data licensing models
• Working knowledge of application interfaces, tech architecture, and enterprise cloud infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Oversee global data and software contract negotiation and renewals to maximize value.
• Partner with Senior Management and cross-functional teams to clarify use cases and negotiate strategic agreements.
• Source data for resale or integration into Equifax products.
• Monitor market dynamics and coordinate with Product Managers to shape negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate licensing agreements enabling data resale, revenue sharing, and partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional alignment on FCRA and data licensing structures.
• Drive vendor governance, supplier diversity, and risk mitigation across third-party providers.

Skills

Software licensing

Contract negotiation

Data acquisition negotiation

SaaS & PaaS agreements

Cloud infrastructure knowledge

Job description

Equifax is where you can power your possible. If you want to achieve your true potential, chart new paths, develop new skills, collaborate with bright minds, and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

As a Data Category Manager, you will lead global sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations for critical data assets, software licensing, and cloud infrastructure services. You will partner with cross-functional leadership worldwide to mitigate risk, drive bottom-line savings, and deliver high-impact commercial agreements that support our long-term strategic growth.

We believe great things happen when teams connect. Our schedule is built around 4 days of high-impact, in-office collaboration (Monday-Thursday), paired with Friday Flexibility to wrap up your week remotely. This position will sit in our Alpharetta, GA location.

What you’ll do

• Oversee new data and related software contract negotiation and renewal processes globally while leveraging total spend to maximize value and bottom-line savings.
• Partner with Senior Management, Technical Staff, and cross-functional teams (Program Management, Finance, Legal, Security, Architecture, Tax) worldwide to clarify use cases and negotiate long-term, high-risk strategic agreements.
• Partner with Technology and business unit leaders to source data for resale or integration into Equifax products
• Monitor market and competitor dynamics, collaborating with Product Managers and Sales Leaders to build and execute high-margin negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate complex data and software licensing agreements to enable data resale, distribution, partnerships (revenue share, royalties), and exchanges globally.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across Legal, Security, Privacy, and Product Management to evaluate FCRA & Non-FCRA use cases and data licensing structures.
• Drive global vendor governance, supplier diversity initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies across third-party technology and data providers.

What experience you need

• 7+ years of direct business experience in software licensing, and strategic contract negotiation.
• 4+ year of experience in data acquisition negotiation & execution.
• 5+ years of experience structuring and negotiating SaaS and PaaS, agreements.
• Strong foundational knowledge of contract law and data licensing models.
• Working knowledge of application interfaces, technology architecture, and enterprise cloud infrastructure.

What could set you apart

• Understanding of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulatory requirements and compliance considerations.
• Intermediate data analytics expertise using modern business intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise process redesign and system integration projects.

• We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Primary Location:

USA-GA-Alpharetta-JVW3

Function:

Function - Sourcing / Procurement

Schedule:

Full time