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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$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving growth for our System Integration business across North America. You'll identify and close high-value opportunities, foster strategic customer relationships, and collaborate...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex global clinical trials, overseeing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with GCP and regulatory standards while managing budgets and timelines to exc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the self-serve product experience, driving revenue and user growth through innovative strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on driving growth in industrial manufacturing. Engage with customers, manage the sales process, and achieve targets while building lasting relationsh...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$181K - $241K *

Transform consumer loyalty by building a rewards program from the ground up, enhancing user engagement and retention through innovative earn and burn mechanics, while collaborating across teams to ens...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $157K *

Unlock potential by driving new customer acquisition in healthcare. Engage C-suite leaders, champion innovative solutions, and lead complex sales cycles across AI and managed services to enhance patie...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$230K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing ad performance through innovative algorithms and machine learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance advertising effectiveness and drive business success...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's paving the way for innovative product and engineering solutions. As a Senior Corporate Counsel, you'll provide essential legal guidance on AI, payments, and privacy, ensuring compli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$190K - $220K *

Champion innovation and execution as you lead product management across diverse e-commerce channels. Drive strategic roadmaps, manage global teams, and deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance cust...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading the quote-to-cash process, ensuring commercial accuracy, structuring complex deals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and revenue growth in...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$107K - $125K *

Join a team that's transforming industrial automation by driving sales of advanced robotic solutions. Leverage your expertise to build strategic partnerships, enhance customer relationships, and expan...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $210K *

Lead the global SIOP process, ensuring synchronization across Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain functions to optimize inventory and enhance operational efficiency for $1.2B in annual sales. Drive str...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $180K *

Bring your expertise to lead strategic marketing initiatives for private brands, collaborating across teams to innovate and enhance brand development. Drive growth through data-driven insights while a...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$96K - $186K *

Transform seller performance by leading technology projects that enhance Offer Listing Quality. Collaborate across teams to define metrics, drive strategy, and educate sellers, ensuring alignment with...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

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

$175K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading global product strategies that drive growth and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize customer needs, enhance product performance, and support internatio...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of integrated marketing campaigns for innovative crypto products. Lead global strategies, collaborate across teams, and drive engagement and growth through data-driven insights and co...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $196K *

Lead the charge in driving procurement compliance and strategic initiatives, collaborating across functions to optimize processes and ensure adherence to regulations while supporting business goals an...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead compliance initiatives across multiple states, ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations. Collaborate with operations to localize policies, deliver training, and monitor regulatory changes, dr...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $160K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative solutions in construction management for complex data center projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely execution while leading a diverse on-site team acro...

Georgia, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$139K - $208K *

Accelerate progress at a leading procurement organization by driving transformation, managing category strategies, and optimizing supplier performance. Collaborate across teams to deliver measurable v...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$250K - $275K *

Drive the transformation of banking by guiding product strategies for an innovative Banking as a Service platform, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver impactful financial solutions...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Optimize regulatory compliance processes for a multi-state transportation network. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure operational readiness and manage ongoing compliance across diverse markets...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $108K *

Unlock growth by developing product strategies that enhance customer value and drive sales. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage product launches, marketing support, and training, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $339K *

Transform programmatic advertising by defining and scaling innovative products, collaborating across teams to enhance advertiser experiences while ensuring alignment with strategic business goals...

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Reposted 2 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.