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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$99K - $165K *

Transform sourcing strategies by leading initiatives across key spend categories, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, mitigate risks, and drive cost savings while ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading product innovation in restaurant technology. Drive impactful solutions, enhance user experiences, and collaborate closely with restaurant teams to scale our in-store off...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by optimizing product performance across channels. Drive revenue and margin through data-driven insights, lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance customer...

Port Washington, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's redefining product marketing by driving impactful go-to-market strategies, enabling sales teams, and translating complex product features into clear customer value across diverse ma...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate procurement excellence by leading high-impact customer engagements, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$99K - $136K *

Transform supplier relationships and drive category growth through strategic marketing, sales analysis, and new product launches. Lead initiatives to enhance profitability and market share while colla...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of ecommerce by managing site operations and merchandising. Drive product discovery and enhance customer experience through data-driven strategies and collaborati...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $120K *

Transform inventory management strategies across a multi-location distribution network, ensuring optimal stock levels and alignment with customer demand while driving performance improvements and cost...

Arlington, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $193K *

Optimize procurement strategies by leading contract management, driving negotiations, and fostering supplier partnerships. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and deliver value through...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$91K - $121K *

Optimize the commercialization process by owning end-to-end management, collaborating across functions, and leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency and scalability, ultimately driving data integrity...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful product launches and marketing strategies in healthcare, managing therapy lines from execution to analysis. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance provider engagement and optimize p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in procurement for production and corporate needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create a scalable, efficient, and innovative procurement function that meets the demands...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $130K *

Empower operational excellence by managing supply chain challenges, enhancing communication, and driving solutions across distribution and fulfillment networks. Utilize data insights to improve effici...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$121K - $148K *

Transform procurement processes by leading strategic initiatives that enhance supplier engagement and streamline operations. Collaborate across departments to drive modernization and deliver value to...

Ithaca, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$129K - $193K *

Empower your career by managing complex contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements to align with business objectives while mitigating risks throughout the c...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading product marketing strategies that drive growth, enhance positioning, and enable cross-functional collaboration. Leverage AI to optimize messaging and ensure impactful launc...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Drive product strategy and execution for a B2B SaaS platform, blending hands-on ownership with strategic leadership. Collaborate across teams to align customer needs and business goals, ensuring high...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and scaling of our connector ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform strategic opportunities into actionable product initiatives that enhance client mark...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining business identity solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive strategy, development, and performance of our Business Identity Graph, collaborating with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by directing product strategy for data-centric solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance product performance and drive innovation. Own the product lifecycle from conception to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product management by integrating diverse datasets into innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and drive new data initiatives from concept t...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Lead financial pricing strategies and support sales operations through analytical insights, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize mar...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$103K - $172K *

Drive the commercial strategy for a private label portfolio across ecommerce channels. Lead growth initiatives, optimize performance, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance brand presence and p...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $175K *

Drive project success by managing tender processes, overseeing costs, and resolving disputes. Collaborate with teams to ensure transparency and effective communication, while thriving in a dynamic env...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.