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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$130K - $260K *

Transform enterprise ecosystems by leading product strategy for Direct Imports and Cross Border. Drive modernization, connect business and technology, and enhance global commerce capabilities through...

Bentonville, ARRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$145K - $218K *

Architect innovative market access strategies to enhance U.S. reimbursement for cutting-edge healthcare solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive payer engagement, coding, and coverage initiati...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $183K *

Drive procurement excellence by leading sourcing strategies and supplier management. Collaborate across teams to optimize costs, enhance quality, and ensure compliance while delivering value aligned w...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $146K *

Elevate sourcing strategies by managing direct materials procurement, collaborating with suppliers, and driving sustainability initiatives to enhance cost, quality, and service while ensuring complian...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $120K *

Create impactful product narratives and drive product-led growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences, optimize marketing strategies, and ensure effective c...

Ontario, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Empower stakeholders by leading the complete contracting lifecycle for strategic suppliers and partners. Collaborate cross-functionally to negotiate complex agreements, manage risks, and optimize cont...

Morrisville, PARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $155K *

Accelerate progress at a leading eCommerce firm by driving global business strategy, overseeing P&L, and enhancing marketplace operations. Leverage your expertise in digital marketing and account mana...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in strategic sourcing initiatives across diverse IT categories, optimizing costs and maximizing value. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

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

$96K - $120K *

Empower strategic growth by leading paid search initiatives across retail media networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, deliver insights, and ensure client satisfact...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Optimize strategic relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers, lead contract negotiations, and drive sourcing strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance value creation and ensure align...

Conshohocken, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $155K *

Shape data-driven strategies as you lead a team in advanced analytics, collaborating with leadership to tackle complex business challenges and deliver actionable insights that drive measurable results...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$96K - $186K *

Lead a team to deliver data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions. Collaborate with leadership to develop advanced analytical models, manage projects, and mentor team members, driving innova...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving data-driven insights to enhance strategic business objectives. Lead advanced analytics initiatives, mentor talent, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion Marketplace Payments growth by driving seller experience and program adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to launch financial products, leveraging data insights for continuous improvement...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$129K - $192K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic business development for Durables, bridging customer needs with cross-functional teams to drive growth and innovation in North America. Build relationships and de...

Mentor, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $137K *

Lead the charge in crafting customer-centric marketing strategies that drive product adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns and insights, ensur...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $130K *

Manage enterprise-wide MarTech programs, aligning cross-functional teams to drive B2C marketing initiatives. Translate business priorities into actionable plans, ensuring effective collaboration and m...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $125K *

Elevate product strategy and delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and mission-critical outcomes in a fully remote environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $219K *

Drive the vision for Samsara device installations, enhancing user experiences and ensuring rapid, accurate setups. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize the install process, making impac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$211K - $352K *

Optimize category strategies and drive procurement excellence across the organization. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance supplier relationships, manage risks, and deliver financial results while...

Waltham, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$69K - $101K *

Manage supplier relationships and procurement processes to ensure seamless production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track costs, monitor delivery performance, and resolve material shorta...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$144K - $189K *

Unlock potential by leading product innovation in clinical genomics. Shape tools for case management and data workflows, ensuring efficiency and quality while collaborating with lab directors and engi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $202K *

Lead platform initiatives across analytics, driving user needs from definition to delivery. Collaborate with teams to enhance data workflows and ensure effective adoption of enterprise solutions, leve...

San Bruno, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$104K - $202K *

Optimize analytics workflows by enhancing SQL performance, automating processes, and improving infrastructure efficiency. Collaborate with teams to solve complex technical challenges and drive continu...

San Bruno, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$135K - $155K *

Champion product marketing by owning positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies. Collaborate across teams to drive product launches, enhance sales readiness, and build a high-performing marke...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks 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.