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.
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.
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 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.
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.
$110K - $130K *
Lead the evolution of integrated Talent Programs, enhancing performance, development, and employee experience across the organization. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration to meet curr...
4 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Empower sustainability initiatives by leading programs that drive corporate goals. Collaborate across departments to enhance greenhouse gas reporting, resource conservation, and social responsibility...
1 week ago
Implementation Project Manager
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in managing end-to-end ProShop ERP implementations for machine shop clients. Ensure successful adoption through effective project management, client relationship building, and hands-on...
5 days ago
Associate Manager Enterprise RFP Operations
$87K - $136K *
Shape the future of enterprise operations by leading a dynamic team to craft compelling RFP responses, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment while driving productivity and process improvements a...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion financial excellence by leading accounting and compliance for Canadian operations, ensuring alignment with U.S. governance while driving scalable processes and supporting strategic business d...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Product Development - Connected Home Tech
$110K - $220K *
Transform the connected home landscape by leading product development from concept to launch. Drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality consumer hardware solutions th...
3 weeks ago
Head of Commercial Process Excellence
$130K - $205K *
Champion process excellence by identifying gaps and designing AI-powered workflows. Collaborate with teams to enhance commercial operations, ensuring continuous improvement and effective adoption of L...
3 days ago
Senior Product Manager - Smart Buildings
$94K - $161K *
Join a team that's redefining smart building solutions by driving product initiatives in IoT and access control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and deliver innovat...
1 month ago
$107K - $192K *
Lead the charge in transforming operational data into actionable insights that enhance sales and profits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive measurable improvements and support strategic...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Strategic Account Management - Market Research
$108K - $216K *
Drive research excellence by leading the Pantry portfolio, managing client engagements, and developing a high-performing team. Balance strategic priorities with hands-on research execution to deliver...
3 weeks ago
Head of Reseller & Embedded Solutions
$210K - $263K *
Join a team that's redefining indirect sales strategies by building and scaling reseller and embedded partner programs. Drive significant revenue growth through strategic alliances and cross-functiona...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager - Identity Inventory, Correlation and Graph
$125K - $150K *
Champion the evolution of identity security by leading product management for our core identity graph and correlation services, ensuring seamless integration and access control across platforms while...
4 weeks ago
$124K - $156K *
Shape the future of AI Services by owning product strategy and execution. Collaborate with engineering teams to define agentic capabilities, drive tool strategies, and establish AI quality standards t...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Manage the delivery of security engagements, ensuring alignment among clients, engineers, and internal teams. Oversee project timelines, documentation, and communication to deliver high-quality result...
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Senior Manager, Monetization- Tooling & Operation (REMOTE)
$95K - $158K *
Unlock operational excellence by optimizing workflows, leading automation, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and drive engagement while developing talent to m...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower clinicians and operations teams by optimizing technology solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance EMR workflows, streamline processes, and improve patient care outcomes wh...
3 weeks ago
Senior Account Manager, Promotional Medical Education
$85K - $95K *
Transform client relationships by leading strategic projects, ensuring quality and alignment across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive success and meet client expectations while fostering g...
1 week ago
Product Manager, Strategic Integrations (Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Transform product strategy for integrations in Employer Services, driving innovation and connectivity. Collaborate with partners to enhance client experiences and develop scalable solutions that meet...
3 weeks ago
Director, North American B2B Secular Shift – Property & Casualty Insurance
$150K - $180K *
Drive growth in the Property & Casualty Insurance sector by spearheading innovative B2B payment strategies. Collaborate across teams to forge partnerships, enhance solutions, and lead transformative c...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Director, Merchandising - Furniture
$130K - $260K *
Join a team that's transforming the furniture retail landscape. Lead strategic initiatives, build partnerships, and drive omni-channel growth while managing a high-performing team to enhance customer...
4 weeks ago
Associate Director, US Pricing, Contracting and Channel Strategy
$157K - $256K *
Shape strategic pricing and channel strategies for innovative therapies, ensuring patient access and affordability. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize distribution models, and drive market in...
4 days ago
$109K - $164K *
Transform finance operations by leading back-office processes, enhancing accuracy and compliance, and driving system improvements. Collaborate across teams to optimize financial performance and suppor...
Reposted today
Senior Consultant, Hotel Spend Management
$80K - $99K *
Transform hotel spend management by leading strategic consulting engagements, optimizing global programs, and delivering data-driven insights to enhance client performance and savings opportunities wh...
4 days ago
$135K - $160K *
Champion a team of product managers to drive innovative software solutions. Shape product direction, enhance customer understanding, and elevate product quality while fostering leadership and collabor...
1 week ago
Senior Transaction Manager - RETAIL
$100K - $120K *
Contribute to innovative real estate solutions by managing retail transactions, including leases, sales, and acquisitions. Collaborate with clients to align strategies, negotiate terms, and ensure tim...
2 weeks ago
What is a Category Manager?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Professionals may progress into senior Category Manager, category director, procurement leadership, merchandising leadership, or broader supply chain and commercial strategy roles.