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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$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...
2 days ago
$120K - $180K *
Optimize sourcing strategies for electronic components, fostering supplier partnerships and ensuring reliable access to critical materials. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes an...
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$160K - $200K *
Empower 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 stake...
Yesterday
$111K - $160K *
Transform category growth by leveraging insights and strategies to enhance customer performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize assortments and drive sales initiatives across diverse retai...
Reposted 3 days ago
$96K - $126K *
Optimize category management strategies to drive growth through data analysis, collaboration, and actionable insights. Leverage communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and enhance bus...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive sourcing strategies and supplier relationships across diverse supply chains, ensuring alignment with business needs and operational excellence while leading cross-functional teams to achieve str...
1 week ago
Category Manager II / Senior Category Manager – MRO & Renewable Energy - EnergyLink
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic sourcing for MRO and renewable energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure material avail...
2 weeks ago
$103K - $128K *
Join us to lead product strategy and development, driving innovation and performance in healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business needs with customer expectations and ensu...
3 weeks ago
$97K - $185K *
Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for IT software, optimizing procurement processes and ensuring compliance while fostering strong supplier relationships and delivering value across the...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $110K *
Manage the procurement lifecycle by partnering with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate with vendors, and oversee supplier relationships, driving strategic procurement practices in...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive category strategies for Steel & Non-Ferrous Metals, managing $250M in spend. Lead sourcing initiatives to enhance quality, service, and cost-effectiveness while achieving key performance targets...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Sales Manager - AutoStore Solutions (French & English)
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...
Reposted 1 week ago
$175K - $400K *
Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing for datacenter rack development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive supplier strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure quality...
3 weeks ago
Senior Procurement IT Category Manager
$165K - $190K *
Champion strategic IT procurement initiatives, driving cost reductions and optimizing software agreements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance while managing con...
1 week ago
Manager, Cross Category eCommerce, NMO
$75K - $126K *
Shape the future of eCommerce by leading site merchandising strategies, optimizing customer journeys, and driving conversion rates. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance digital experienc...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Advance your career by leading product strategy for supply chain orchestration. Drive technical decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring measu...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform procurement operations by leading strategy and team management in a regulated manufacturing environment. Drive supplier performance, cost efficiency, and material availability to support pro...
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Global Category Manager, Mechanical - Business Line Analytical
$119K - $221K *
Drive the global strategy for the mechanical category, optimizing sourcing and supplier relationships while managing procurement planning and execution across teams to enhance supply chain resilience...
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Project Manager - Retail Planning & Pricing
$120K - $150K *
Lead complex enterprise software projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance implementation methodologies and drive project su...
1 week ago
Sr. Category Manager (Remote US)
$87K - $136K *
Elevate our Sales and Operations Planning by leading demand and supply strategies, ensuring product availability while managing inventory and cash flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $182K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming business needs into innovative software solutions. Collaborate with clients and developers to ensure high satisfaction and successful adoption while advanc...
3 weeks ago
$94K - $151K *
Drive your career with this pivotal Product Manager role, where you'll bridge business needs and technology in a large-scale retail environment. Enhance product outcomes through strategic partnerships...
Reposted 2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Innovate your career by driving go-to-market strategies and customer marketing for CPQ solutions. Collaborate across teams to launch initiatives, craft compelling narratives, and leverage AI tools to...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $150K *
Lead product management for complex digital services, mentoring a team of Product Managers. Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies, prioritize needs, and deliver impactful outcomes while f...
Reposted 2 days ago
Manager, Technology Category Management
$76K - $119K *
Deliver impactful category strategies and sourcing initiatives for technology spend, driving savings and supplier performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize value and mana...
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What is a Category Manager?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Professionals may progress into senior Category Manager, category director, procurement leadership, merchandising leadership, or broader supply chain and commercial strategy roles.