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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$80K - $95K *

Empower sustainability initiatives by leading large-scale recycling and zero waste programs for U.S. manufacturers. Drive impactful solutions through customer engagement, contract management, and prog...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

Join us to lead demand planning and logistics optimization in Life Sciences. Drive data-driven decisions, enhance capacity strategies, and ensure compliance while collaborating across teams to improve...

Boston, MARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$98K - $164K *

Champion client success by leading post-sale implementations and ensuring ongoing account performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate client needs into actionable insights, drivi...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence across multiple markets, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance while managing a high-performing team. Focus on strategic growth, budget manage...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $195K *

Elevate client relationships by managing key accounts, driving satisfaction and growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring long-term success and measurable ROI for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $234K *

Optimize the seller payment experience by leading data analytics and insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify friction points, establish measurement frameworks, and drive data-driven decis...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Support and lead the execution of large-scale technical programs, ensuring alignment and successful delivery across multiple teams while managing risks and fostering operational excellence in a collab...

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Reposted yesterday

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

$110K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining technology program management by leading large-scale initiatives. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage key deliverables, and mentor others to deliver innovative t...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Drive impactful technology solutions by leading complex programs across teams. Oversee execution, manage risks, and foster continuous improvement to enhance operational excellence and deliver on strat...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Elevate large-scale technology programs by defining goals, managing dependencies, and driving delivery. Leverage technical expertise and stakeholder engagement to implement scalable solutions and opti...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $220K *

Deliver impactful, large-scale technology programs by leading cross-functional teams, managing risks, and optimizing resources. Drive strategic execution and enhance operational excellence while mento...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$188K - $230K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in data center materials. You'll manage strategic accounts, lead complex negotiations, and collaborate with global teams to enhance customer relationships and dri...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping commercial agreements that drive our global luxury lifestyle business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contracting practices, ensuring speed, quality, and...

Corte Madera, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

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1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$222K - $278K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion sales growth by leading a dynamic team of outside sales representatives, driving performance through training and motivation while managing regional sales efforts and customer relationships e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive provider network excellence by managing data integrity, overseeing contract configurations, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in a dynamic TPA e...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $175K *

Pioneer insights at the intersection of Sales, Marketing, and CS by owning and enhancing analytical infrastructure to generate decision-ready insights that drive growth in a dynamic, fast-paced enviro...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $180K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $130K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$109K - $165K *

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Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 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.