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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$150K - $225K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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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.