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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$119K - $186K *

Lead the negotiation and administration of Branded & Specialty Rx contracts, ensuring alignment with business strategies and stakeholder interests. Collaborate with internal teams to optimize processe...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex enterprise restaurant implementations. Drive successful migrations to a digital ordering platform while serving as a trusted advisor. Shape the future of onboarding...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$115K - $175K *

Lead the creative program management efforts, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality projects across various marketing initiatives. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration within a dynam...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $154K *

Lead the charge in managing complex customer escalations, driving rapid resolutions and systemic improvements. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance workflows and customer experiences while ensuri...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$195K - $245K *

Unlock potential by leading product strategy across diverse teams, driving innovation in a dynamic marketplace. Collaborate with engineering and design to enhance user experiences for pet parents and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$126K - $211K *

Champion growth and retention in community pharmacy sales through strategic relationship-building and consultative solutions. Drive performance in a dynamic, field-based role with extensive travel and...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $190K *

Accelerate progress at a leading Customer Success team, driving renewal outcomes and enhancing team effectiveness through innovative engagement strategies and AI-driven solutions for a diverse portfol...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of AI-augmented lending by transforming complex workflows into actionable products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance mortgage operations and drive innovation in a dy...

CanadaRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $175K *

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance customer success for high-value enterprise accounts, fostering long-lasting partnerships, driving engagement, and optimizing retention while managing a high-perfo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$86K - $113K *

Engage with clients as a trusted partner, driving satisfaction and growth through effective management of healthcare operations and strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to enhance service d...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining IT infrastructure by leading innovative solutions in systems engineering, cloud migration, and automation. Drive operational excellence while collaborating across teams t...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Drive procurement excellence by optimizing vendor strategies, leveraging AI, and enhancing technology sourcing. Collaborate with leadership to shape a strategic roadmap that maximizes value and effici...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Develop distinctive trading card products by managing brand strategy, product configurations, and commercial performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and enha...

Neptune, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$66K - $114K *

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

$110K - $140K *

Drive your career forward as you manage key accounts in the dental sector. Leverage your expertise to foster relationships, influence practices, and enhance patient financing solutions, all while coll...

San Ramon, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $132K *

Lead the charge in managing and expanding customer relationships across diverse industries, driving new business opportunities and delivering tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency and...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$103K - $108K *

Advance client partnerships by managing outreach, proposals, and relationships. Collaborate with teams to drive revenue and leverage AI tools for efficiency in sales processes, ensuring alignment with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $155K *

Elevate product initiatives within the casino vertical by driving discovery, stakeholder engagement, and roadmap management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance player experience and en...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements in a dynamic e-commerce environment. Collaborate across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving customer success through effective onboarding and cross-functional collaboration. Analyze data to identify opportunities, mentor team members, and execute strategic plans th...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by developing and executing strategic sales plans to enhance market share and foster executive relationships within key accounts in the Chemical, Food & Beverage, and Paper industries...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by driving strategic account management and commercial excellence. Build trusted relationships, execute growth strategies, and leverage market insights to enhance customer value...

Florence, KYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$108K - $162K *

Transform regional marketing efforts by executing targeted programs that align with sales priorities and drive pipeline growth across the U.S. West territory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$275K - $300K *

Transform customer experiences by leading the multi-location product initiative, driving strategy, and developing innovative solutions that scale across the platform for diverse users, empowering them...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.