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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$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of AI-driven merchandising by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful AI experiences that enhance decision-making and drive...

San Bruno, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sourcing and supplier management for paper and packaging. This role focuses on category strategy, supplier performance, and cost savings, ensuring supply continuit...

Exton, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$113K - $197K *

Lead the charge in defining product strategy and roadmap, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation and operati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Innovate and enhance educator solutions by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify customer needs and drive product development that aligns with str...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$100K - $125K *

Drive AI-powered product initiatives from strategy to execution, collaborating with engineering and design to create customer-centric solutions that enhance productivity and engagement while prioritiz...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay function, ensuring operational excellence across Procurement, Accounts Payable, and supplier management while driving governance and stakehold...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of hygienic sensors by leading product strategy, collaborating with engineering, and driving market success. Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure product alignment wit...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$158K - $166K *

Join a team that's optimizing product data infrastructure to enhance customer trust and accessibility. You'll lead cross-functional initiatives that drive the strategy for catalog attributes, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $125K *

Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $155K *

Contribute to the success of hygienic sensors by owning product strategy, collaborating with engineering, and driving market insights into actionable requirements. Lead product launches and manage lif...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming product vision into market success by leveraging customer insights, strategic positioning, and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful go-to-market strategies...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $171K *

Join a team that's focused on driving financial optimization and transforming commercial strategies. Lead efforts in budget management, contract performance, and risk mitigation while collaborating ac...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $180K *

Empower your career by leading strategic merchandising planning and financial forecasting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights and optimize category performance while mentoring a high-per...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $155K *

Innovate product strategy and execution, bridging cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that align with customer needs and organizational goals throughout the product lifecycle...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $185K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance customer experiences. Lead product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while mentoring j...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$168K - $210K *

Transform pricing strategies by leading cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and model deployment. Drive the evolution of pricing platforms, integrating advanced AI to streamline workflow...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $130K *

Lead and execute multiple medium-scale projects by collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, manage budgets, and foster team development while ensuring alignment with organizatio...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$70K - $130K *

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives within Professional Services, managing supplier relationships and optimizing procurement processes. Analyze financial data to drive savings and ensure compliance wh...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$94K - $129K *

Unlock the potential of ecommerce merchandising by leading a dynamic team to enhance online customer experiences, optimize site content, and drive digital initiatives across a prestigious brand portfo...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$113K - $135K *

Innovate sourcing strategies and manage vendor relationships to optimize talent procurement services across various categories, ensuring alignment with business needs while enhancing cost efficiency a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining procurement strategies across diverse indirect categories. You'll lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, and enhance supplier performance while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to shape financial systems that drive growth and innovation. You'll own the strategy for money movement and banking, collaborating across departments to enhance reliability and sca...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $206K *

Transform global sourcing strategies for commodities, driving value through innovative procurement projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs, manage supplier relationships, a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by managing the lifecycle of vendor agreements and contracts. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and streamline workflows, safeguarding business interests while mi...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and manage supply chain contracting strategies that optimize costs and enhance value for member pharmacies. This role involves supplier negotiations, category performanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks 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.