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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$100K - $120K *

Transform marketing operations by building AI-driven analytics and reporting systems. Collaborate with leadership to enhance pipeline visibility and drive data-informed decisions, ensuring effective c...

Boston, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of pricing strategy and operations. Lead cross-functional teams to innovate pricing models, enhance profitability, and drive market competitiveness while managing...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming procurement operations through innovative strategies and data-driven solutions. Leverage your consulting expertise to enhance client outcomes and drive impactful change...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K - $97K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance client interactions and drive sales support. Leverage your logistics expertise to identify growth opportunities and streamline operations, ensuring exceptional service a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$126K - $176K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in business intelligence and analytics. Lead initiatives in reporting, automation, and AI to deliver actionable insights and scalable solutions that enhance busin...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$158K - $199K *

Lead the charge in driving the Carrot Ads platform, impacting strategic growth through collaboration across engineering, product, and external partnerships. Shape product direction while enhancing par...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of partner marketing by developing go-to-market strategies and messaging for diverse channels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful narratives and enable partne...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and execution for a key applications portfolio, driving innovation and growth through AI integration while mentoring a high-performing team in a dynamic hea...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$107K - $130K *

Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle for specialty doors, driving market strategies and cross-functional initiatives to enhance product positioning, pricing, and profitability while colla...

Greensburg, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $186K *

Engage with Marketplace sellers to facilitate their onboarding journey, providing tailored support and solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and drive seller success through d...

Bellevue, WARemote

1 week ago

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

$178K - $319K *

Explore the potential of AI/ML to revolutionize supply chain efficiency. Collaborate across departments to optimize logistics and inventory management. Drive impactful solutions using cutting-edge mod...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in transforming employee onboarding processes through Workday, managing the entire project lifecycle from design to implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure al...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $219K *

Engage with customers to identify key challenges and drive product innovation. Collaborate across hardware, software, and AI teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance physical operations and g...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Champion regional marketing initiatives by aligning with sales to create impactful programs that drive pipeline growth and enhance community engagement. Manage budgets, logistics, and reporting to ens...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovative paid media strategies and leveraging AI to optimize performance across multiple platforms. You'll lead campaign execution, budget management, and testing to enhan...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead cutting-edge NetSuite projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive innovative digital solutions to enhance client operations and financial processes while managing key project milestones a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion best practices in vendor management with a focus on strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and client relationship cultivation to drive operational excellence and maximum value across client en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing medium-scale electrical projects, fostering stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Drive operational excellence and promote continuous i...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$70K - $130K *

Drive impactful pavement projects by managing planning, execution, and delivery across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance asset performance, ensure compliance, and deliver c...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by owning the technical execution of lifecycle and demand generation campaigns, leveraging HubSpot and Salesforce to drive data-backed improvements and seamless sales follow-up...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$132K - $251K *

Champion procurement excellence by leading a dynamic team in sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations to support defense programs, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across...

Texas, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our dynamic Account Management Team to drive growth in the corporate occupier software market. Leverage your sales expertise to build lasting client relationships and uncover new opportunities wh...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower customer experiences by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engagement and drive growth in an agile environment focused on continuous imp...

Mason, OHRemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer experiences through innovative product management. Collaborate across functions to drive engagement, optimize performance, and deliver impactful solu...

Mason, OHRemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.