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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$96K - $186K *

Join a dynamic team to shape compelling content strategies that elevate brand storytelling, drive audience engagement, and support marketing initiatives across various platforms and events in a fast-p...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

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

$96K - $186K *

Transform your career by leading strategic storytelling and marketing initiatives. Collaborate across teams to create impactful sales materials that drive growth in the Consumables category, leveragin...

Hoboken, NJRemote

2 days ago

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

$96K - $186K *

Champion the evolution of content operations by optimizing workflows and governance. Drive Airtable adoption and enhance cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient project management and strat...

Hoboken, NJRemote

3 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives by optimizing services operations and supplier relationships. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement efficient processes, ensuring compliance and delivering co...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $108K *

Empower our growth by managing and negotiating sales contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. Your expertise will drive impactful solutions in a dynami...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $140K *

Engage with stakeholders to define and execute innovative marketing strategies for IoT solutions. Drive awareness and demand generation across diverse channels, ensuring alignment with global initiati...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$146K - $225K *

Manage compliance for the Affirm Card program, ensuring regulatory adherence across marketing, onboarding, and servicing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex compliance challen...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $188K *

Join a team that's redefining compliance in the financial services sector. You'll lead compliance advisory for innovative card products, ensuring regulatory adherence while collaborating with cross-fu...

CanadaRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $151K *

Pioneer strategies in Amazon marketplace for diverse beauty brands, driving growth and optimizing performance. Lead and develop teams while managing P&L, fostering collaboration, and enhancing brand v...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Take ownership of Nanit's growth in Canada by driving revenue across DTC, Amazon.ca, and retail channels. Leverage market insights and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish a category-d...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Elevate your career by shaping compelling product narratives and sales strategies. Drive impactful messaging for diverse health programs, collaborating across teams to enhance buyer engagement and ens...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by delivering actionable insights and strategies that enhance client media performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives and optimize me...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by driving revenue growth and ensuring campaign success through strategic partnerships and effective communication. Collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional clien...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$124K - $138K *

Shape the future of vendor relations by managing the RTV process, negotiating effectively, and collaborating cross-functionally to maximize recovery value and streamline operations within the supply c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$80K - $155K *

Champion the execution of complex business initiatives by leading cross-functional projects, mentoring teams, and driving data-informed decisions to ensure alignment with organizational goals and prom...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$84K - $126K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing product development and production. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and efficiency in delivering customer-focused assortments across va...

Ottawa, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$112K - $143K *

Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...

Akron, OHRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining financial planning and analysis. Lead complex modeling, enhance reporting transparency, and drive insights to support business performance while fostering a high-performi...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$108K - $140K *

Transform talent acquisition by leading a dynamic recruiting team, driving data-informed strategies, and enhancing candidate experiences to meet organizational growth and workforce needs...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$158K - $199K *

Empower innovation in ad formats by leading cross-functional teams to create engaging user experiences. Drive growth for new advertisers while managing strategic partnerships and executing impactful p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$165K - $174K *

Drive innovation in ad formats by managing cross-functional teams and partnerships. Shape user experiences that engage new advertisers and enhance revenue streams, while executing strategic initiative...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive commerce media strategy and team development, ensuring high-quality delivery across retail platforms. Lead client-centric initiatives, optimize performance, and foster collaboration to integrate...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Champion demand generation by executing integrated campaigns to drive pipeline growth and revenue, collaborating cross-functionally with Sales and Product teams for fuel growth through strategic marke...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading technology-driven manufacturing projects. Drive complex initiatives from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and profitability while collaborating with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative products that enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user needs into actionable strategies, ensuri...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

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.