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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$125K - $169K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer success initiatives by driving engagement, optimizing processes, and fostering strong relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure exceptional...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $186K *

Drive operational readiness by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches, minimize disruptions, and establish feedback loops that enhance future development and s...

Hoboken, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Transform your career by leading financial modeling for multi-million-dollar real estate projects. Drive client relationships, manage budgets, and create impactful proposals while collaborating with c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $140K *

Drive vendor partnerships and product strategy for material handling solutions, ensuring seamless integration of multi-vendor systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance product offerings and maintai...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career as a Product Manager, driving impactful features in Fintech. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions, leveraging data insights to enhance user exp...

Alberta, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K *

Unlock your potential with a dynamic role focused on driving growth and engagement in the automotive sector, where your ability to build relationships and analyze data will significantly elevate custo...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine product marketing by crafting clear messaging and positioning. Collaborate across teams to understand customer needs and market dynamics, driving impactful product launches and sales enablem...

San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $135K *

Join us to manage a diverse portfolio of 90-120 real estate assets, ensuring lease compliance and fostering strong landlord relationships while solving complex challenges across North America...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic supply chain initiatives to enhance performance, reduce costs, and drive productivity. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize processes, improve inventory visibility, and delive...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at key aerospace and defense accounts by driving strategic initiatives, fostering relationships, and executing effective territory plans to enhance customer partnerships and revenu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$154K - $208K *

Shape the future of quality operations by leading teams to enhance product excellence and consumer satisfaction across global markets, driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives in a dyn...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K - $200K *

Transform the future of AI Commerce by driving strategic execution across product and technology initiatives, ensuring impactful customer and associate experiences while collaborating with cross-funct...

Bellevue, WARemote

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement operations by leading federal sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building audit-ready purchasing processes for a dynamic EPC contractor in the energy...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $220K *

Elevate your career by leading complex programs that enhance secure operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring high-quality delivery and operational e...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $104K *

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $211K *

Join our dynamic team as you lead new product launches in hardware manufacturing. Oversee cross-functional collaborations, manage operational risks, and drive high-quality production strategies that s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to lead product marketing initiatives, mentor talent, and drive strategic go-to-market execution across various functions to enhance business growth and customer engagement...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving enterprise sales success by crafting compelling messaging and sales tools for complex ERP integrations. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product positioning and emp...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building long-term customer relationships while optimizing operations. As a Business Manager, you'll drive strategic growth, manage key accounts, and collaborate across teams to enh...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of K-12 sales by leading a dynamic team of Account Executives. Drive performance through strategic planning, precise forecasting, and collaborative initiatives to achieve growth targe...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$171K - $261K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance product marketing efforts, driving impactful sales and marketing campaigns. Contribute to messaging, launches, and customer insights while gaining ownersh...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $190K *

Champion product marketing initiatives by enhancing messaging, executing launches, and driving customer engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the buying journey and deliver i...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $205K *

Lead strategic sales initiatives by identifying opportunities in Digital Engineering and embedded sectors. Build relationships with mid-size and enterprise clients, driving the sales process from pros...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of healthcare marketing by bridging market needs and product innovation. Collaborate across teams to develop compelling messaging and drive successful product launches, ensuring our s...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.