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.
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in optimizing claims management by leveraging technology and analytics. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance across multiple lines of busin...
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Business Operation and Data Intelligence Manager
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine operational excellence by integrating data intelligence and insights across multiple business functions. This role enhances strategic decision-making, optimizes workflows, and supports marke...
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Account Manager II - (Remote US)
$67K - $101K *
Transform your career by driving revenue growth and managing sales cycles in a dynamic inside sales role. Collaborate with teams to build relationships, close deals, and expand customer accounts while...
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Principal Consultant - Senior SAP Account Manager
$150K - $180K *
Grow enterprise SAP relationships by managing key accounts and driving new business. Leverage your expertise to expand client portfolios, develop strategic plans, and ensure client satisfaction while...
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$80K - $90K *
Transform your marketing career by driving product strategies and campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling messaging and targeted programs that enhance customer engageme...
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$80K - $90K *
Join a dynamic team to drive product marketing and ABM strategies, enhancing customer engagement and market presence through compelling messaging and targeted campaigns that foster growth and awarenes...
1 week ago
Principal Product Manager - Credit
$198K - $291K *
Shape the future of credit by defining and executing a multi-quarter strategy for our credit platform. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs while ensuring...
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$105K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Join us to drive strategic growth by managing key accounts, building executive relationships, and leading complex deals. Shape multi-year strategies and collaborate with a virtual team to deliver impa...
2 weeks ago
Senior Compliance Program Manager, GRC
$120K - $140K *
Drive compliance excellence as a Senior Compliance Program Manager, overseeing complex initiatives across enterprise and federal environments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure audit r...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to lead energy efficiency programs, manage cross-functional teams, and develop strategic plans that exceed client expectations while driving sustainability initiatives and fosterin...
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$90K - $100K *
Partner with us to lead and mentor a team in delivering utility software implementations, ensuring projects meet client needs and are completed on time and within budget while fostering a culture of c...
3 weeks ago
$84K - $112K *
Lead the charge in cost management, driving project success through effective dispute resolution, cost planning, and relationship building with clients and teams in a dynamic environment...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage all facets of a federal travel program, ensuring compliance and efficiency in a high-volume environment. Drive improvements in processes and provide urgent support for travelers, while maintain...
1 week ago
Data Science Manager (Full-Stack / Production ML)
$160K - $170K *
Lead and grow a high-performing data science team while delivering full-cycle data solutions. Shape data infrastructure, oversee ML models, and engage with stakeholders to translate business needs int...
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$200K - $220K *
Unlock potential by driving partner engagement and growth through strategic channel management. Lead initiatives to onboard and enable partners, ensuring alignment with business objectives while foste...
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$160K - $190K *
Empower nonprofit organizations to maximize their impact by leading product strategy and execution for innovative fundraising solutions. Drive growth through deep customer insights, collaborative part...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
(USA) Senior Director, Technical Program Management
$192K - $384K *
Drive impactful technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, optimizing resources, and ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Foster innovation and mentor talent to enhance operational eff...
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Start-Up Operations Manager, DTC Launch
$110K - $130K *
Optimize operations in high-volume e-commerce fulfillment centers by leading teams, validating system capabilities, and establishing efficient workflows to drive scalable and successful launch initiat...
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1557- Director, Strategic Sourcing- Corporate Services
$125K - $185K *
Transform strategic sourcing for HR and Benefits, leading complex engagements and driving cost savings while ensuring high supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction across diverse client needs...
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$95K - $130K *
Optimize digital acquisition strategies by leading a high-performing team, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and driving growth through data-driven insights across various paid media channels...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Drive impactful paid search strategies for higher education clients, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution. Lead performance optimization and client engagement to achieve measurable busin...
4 weeks ago
Director, Commercial Analytics and Sales Compensation
$125K - $150K *
Shape the future of commercial analytics by leading sales compensation strategies, forecasting, and performance insights. Drive team development and cross-functional collaboration to enhance revenue g...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate the cybersecurity landscape by leading risk management initiatives, ensuring robust governance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational resilience and compliance...
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Performance Marketing Manager (DSP) - Marketplace Partnership
$100K - $125K *
Elevate your career by managing Amazon DSP campaigns for multiple accounts, optimizing performance, and building strong client relationships. Drive insights and strategies while collaborating with cro...
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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.