Senior Category Manager – Data Acquisitions JD Advantage

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.

Are you ready to power your possible? Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Who is Equifax?

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence.

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best.

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.