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.
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$180K - $190K *
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$125K - $185K *
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$160K - $180K *
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$115K - $120K *
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$172K - $202K *
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Shape the future of AI-driven automation by partnering with key accounts to drive strategic sales initiatives, ensuring customers achieve maximum value from innovative solutions in a high-performance...
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Lead the charge in driving the cardiology portfolio's growth and modernization. Own strategy, adoption, cloud migration, and pricing while collaborating across teams to enhance patient outcomes and op...
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$184K - $205K *
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$95K - $115K *
Drive impactful presale messaging and project management by collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft compelling presentations that resonate with clients and showcase our unique value proposi...
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$120K - $125K *
Transform data analytics initiatives by leading multiple projects, engaging stakeholders, and driving solutions from inception to delivery. Collaborate with technical teams to ensure alignment with mi...
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$110K - $125K *
Lead the charge in developing marketing strategies for employer audiences, managing cross-functional partnerships, and enhancing client lifecycle marketing to drive engagement and growth across the bu...
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Senior Manager, Pricing, Contracting & Revenue Analytics
$150K - $195K *
Join a team that's driving pricing strategy and revenue insights across the vaccine portfolio. This role involves analytical frameworks to support decision-making, evaluate pricing, and enhance market...
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$110K - $130K *
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$140K - $160K *
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$110K - $130K *
Optimize analytics strategies by leading a team to deliver insights, drive testing initiatives, and enhance client engagement through effective measurement frameworks and mentorship, ensuring impactfu...
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Cost Manager - Commercial Real Estate Construction
$120K - $150K *
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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.