Explore Category Manager Jobs

Find Category Manager roles that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Category Managers shape how organizations select, price, source, and grow products and services. Browse vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including positions in retail, consumer goods, technology, healthcare, and procurement.

What Does a Category Manager Do?

Category Managers oversee a defined group of products, services, or suppliers. They use market research, sales and spending data, customer insights, and supplier relationships to develop category strategies. Depending on the organization, their responsibilities may include assortment planning, sourcing, negotiations, pricing, forecasting, inventory, and performance reporting.

Skills Employers Look For

Successful candidates combine analytical ability with commercial judgment and communication skills. Employers may seek experience with category strategy, vendor management, procurement, merchandising, financial modeling, demand planning, and data analysis. Familiarity with tools such as Excel, business intelligence platforms, or procurement systems can also be valuable.

Category Manager Career Opportunities

Category Manager job titles and responsibilities vary by industry and company. Opportunities may focus on strategic sourcing, retail merchandising, indirect procurement, product categories, or supplier performance. With experience, professionals can advance to senior or director-level roles in category management, procurement, merchandising, or supply chain leadership.

Find Your Next Category Manager Role

Use Ladders to explore vetted Category Manager openings paying $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find positions where your expertise can support business growth and create measurable results.

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$85K - $128K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence by developing and executing sourcing strategies for integrated material handling systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational value a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive procurement strategy by optimizing costs, quality, and supplier reliability for assigned categories. Collaborate across teams to ensure effective execution of procurement processes and achieve f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion strategic sourcing and category management to enhance supplier performance, mitigate risks, and drive value across the aerospace and defense supply chain while collaborating with diverse stak...

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead strategic sourcing and category management to enhance supplier performance, mitigate risks, and drive value across the aerospace and defense supply chain while collaborating with cross-functional...

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2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape strategic category management initiatives to enhance market share and profitability. Leverage data insights and storytelling to influence key stakeholders and drive growth for consumer products...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives across the Americas, managing supplier relationships and leading negotiations for Warehouse Solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve procureme...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $110K *

Elevate category strategies for non-Citrus products, focusing on Extracts, Tea, and Sugar Reduction. Collaborate with sales and innovation teams to drive growth and optimize portfolio management while...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Lead product sourcing and vendor negotiations while driving new product development. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance profitability and quality, and coach a team of analysts to achieve strat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading product sourcing and vendor partnerships. Drive profitability and quality while coaching a team of analysts. Collaborate across departments to enhance marketing strategi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive product sourcing and vendor relations, enhancing profitability and quality. Lead a team, influence creative strategies, and stay ahead of market trends in a dynamic environmen...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive product sourcing and vendor partnerships to enhance profitability and quality. Lead a team in product management while collaborating with internal stakeholders to support creative strategies and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing product sourcing, vendor negotiations, and team development. Drive profitability and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on category strategy, driving sales growth and enhancing customer experience through effective product management and vendor partnerships in a fast-paced r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Optimize category strategies to drive sales growth and enhance customer experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage product assortment, pricing, and vendor relationships, ensuring alignment w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Champion category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience. Manage product assortment, pricing, and vendor partnerships while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize per...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team as you develop and execute category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience across retail categories. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of retail by developing and executing category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product offerings and ac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $105K *

Shape the future of retail by developing and executing category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product offering...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $105K *

Transform your career by driving category strategies that enhance sales growth and customer experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product offerings and vendor partnerships while manag...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving category strategies that enhance sales growth and customer experience. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product offerings and vendor partnerships, ensuring alignm...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing category strategies that drive sales growth and enhance customer experience across retail categories, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at our retail division by driving category strategies that enhance sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize product offerings and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Drive category strategies that enhance sales growth and customer experience. Manage product assortment, pricing, and vendor partnerships while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize performance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving brand sales and strategy, enhancing vendor operations, and leveraging market insights to achieve rapid growth and product launches in a dynamic environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$86K - $108K *

Elevate your career by managing strategic sourcing and supplier relationships. Drive procurement excellence through analysis, contract administration, and project support while collaborating with cros...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Category Manager?question toggle

    A Category Manager leads the strategy and performance of a defined group of products, services, or suppliers. The role can include research, sourcing, negotiations, pricing, assortment planning, and analysis.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Category Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for relevant experience in category management, procurement, merchandising, or supply chain, along with analytical, negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills. Some positions prefer a bachelor’s degree or experience with specialized business systems.

  • How much do Category Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, scope, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so browse current listings for roles that meet this threshold.

  • Where do Category Managers work?question toggle

    Category Managers work across industries including retail, consumer goods, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and corporate procurement. Their focus may be products for sale or goods and services the organization purchases.

  • What is the career path for a Category Manager?question toggle

    Professionals may progress into senior Category Manager, category director, procurement leadership, merchandising leadership, or broader supply chain and commercial strategy roles.