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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$139K - $183K *

Oversee end-to-end operations of a leading eBay store, driving customer experience and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing and reporting, while managing a direct...

Santa Ana, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to draft, negotiate, and manage contracts effectively, while mainta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business growth by driving strategic sales initiatives across the Great Lakes region. Collaborate with internal teams to maximize revenue and enhance market presence while managing customer re...

Columbus, OHRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $240K *

Unlock potential by leading performance marketing initiatives to drive qualified customer acquisition through innovative digital strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining affiliate marketing strategies. Lead a high-performing team to innovate and scale our affiliate creator initiative, driving growth and enhancing relationships across dive...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$135K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading complex enterprise implementations, driving customer adoption, and ensuring measurable value realization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to operationalize solut...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$151K - $250K *

Champion innovative solutions by leading a dynamic presales team, driving customer engagement, and integrating AI into workflows. Foster talent development while aligning resources to meet business go...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Unlock strategic insights and drive procurement excellence by leading complex analyses, influencing sourcing decisions, and mentoring junior analysts within a global framework. Collaborate cross-funct...

Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Help us drive growth by managing key accounts and generating new business opportunities. Leverage your consultative sales skills to build relationships and deliver tailored solutions for enterprise cl...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $190K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$65K - $285K *

Advance your career by driving sales growth in a dynamic territory. Manage distributor relationships, achieve sales quotas, and provide essential training while ensuring profitability and maintaining...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $285K *

Drive sales growth by managing distributor relationships and achieving quotas in a dynamic territory. Leverage strategic selling skills to uncover new opportunities and provide essential training, ens...

Nashville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in optimizing top-of-funnel marketing operations, driving measurable pipeline growth through strategic planning, data governance, and team leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $170K *

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CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Lead innovative storage capacity strategies across a dynamic supply chain network. Develop and implement roadmaps, enhance asset utilization, and drive investment decisions through analytics and cross...

Bentonville, ARRemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform customer experiences into lasting relationships by leading impactful marketing campaigns, driving product adoption, and fostering customer advocacy through innovative strategies and collabor...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion customer engagement by crafting impactful marketing campaigns that drive product adoption and advocacy. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences and ensure effective communica...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion integrated demand generation to create a predictable pipeline from key accounts. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to architect campaigns, optimize media strategies, and measure perf...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

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RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $135K *

Transform event experiences by leading strategy and execution for high-impact trade shows and corporate events. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive brand awareness and measurable business impact i...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$203K - $214K *

Transform the Ads ecosystem by leading a team of product marketers to create cohesive go-to-market strategies, ensuring seamless product launches and a strong narrative that drives advertiser engageme...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$202K - $213K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$124K - $155K *

Champion data-driven insights as you lead a multidisciplinary analytics team, driving client performance and strategic recommendations to enhance business growth and market competitiveness...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Innovate your career by leading retail operations across multiple banners, driving sales growth, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing operational efficiency through strategic leadership and t...

Quebec, CARemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.