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.
Director, Labeling and Nutrition Compliance
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in labeling and nutrition compliance, overseeing the source-to-label process, ensuring regulatory adherence, and managing cross-functional deliverables to maintain product integrity an...
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Staff Product Marketing Manager (PMM), Provider Growth
$190K - $238K *
Champion provider growth by shaping strategies that enhance engagement and acquisition. Collaborate cross-functionally to create compelling messaging and drive impactful go-to-market initiatives, ensu...
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Delivery Manager, Acquisitions
$96K - $125K *
Join a team that's focused on enhancing delivery across cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely execution and risk management. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive improvements and elevate cu...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the customer experience by owning product marketing strategies that resonate with diverse industries. Collaborate closely with sales and product teams to create impactful messaging and asset...
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Director, Consumer Acquisition
$229K - $267K *
Optimize consumer acquisition strategies to drive growth and innovation across multiple channels. Lead a high-performing team, manage budgets, and define future goals while ensuring effective executio...
3 weeks ago
Senior Technical Program Manager, Privileged Access Management
$120K - $150K *
Lead cross-functional efforts to drive execution in a fast-paced remote environment, overseeing key product initiatives and customer issues in our Privileged Access Management portfolio, while ensurin...
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Director, Product Management - Merchant Acquisition & Growth
$157K - $252K *
Drive growth by leading the product strategy for merchant acquisition, enhancing onboarding experiences, and optimizing sales funnels. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and leverage...
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Manager, Strategic Client Solutions
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate client relationships by managing strategic accounts, driving revenue growth, and expanding service lines. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction and deliver tailored...
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Senior Partner Manager - NY Metro
$145K - $170K *
Explore a dynamic role driving partner success and revenue growth through strategic collaboration with VARs and system integrators, enhancing market presence and customer engagement in cloud security...
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Engage in the development and delivery of innovative training programs that enhance the skills and performance of sales teams in the pharma/biotech sector, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and...
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Join the forefront of quality assurance in government logistics. Lead the development and enhancement of a robust Quality Management System across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational e...
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Join a dynamic team driving strategic project initiatives with cross-functional collaboration, managing complex programs to achieve company goals while optimizing efficiency and enhancing organization...
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Elevate brand visibility and engagement by managing PR agency partnerships, developing internal communications strategies, and ensuring consistent messaging across channels to strengthen organizationa...
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Drive growth by managing a sales territory, building relationships, and generating premium. Leverage existing partnerships while prospecting new agencies to achieve targets and expand market presence...
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Anaplan Product Owner, Manager
$91K - $190K *
Drive the charge in advancing Anaplan strategies, leading diverse teams to optimize solutions that align with business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the Anaplan ecosystem and en...
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Program Manager, Materials Planning
$137K - $185K *
Elevate procurement strategies by analyzing supplier performance and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure material availability and operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement in supp...
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Drive impactful cost management strategies, oversee project budgets, and enhance client value through effective analysis and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster relationships and suppo...
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Senior Product Marketing Manager, AI
$120K - $145K *
Engage with cross-functional teams to drive AI security product marketing initiatives, focusing on buyer insights, competitive analysis, and effective sales enablement. Collaborate on launches and con...
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Field Manager, Retail Sales & Execution (Chicago)
$85K - $134K *
Lead the charge in driving sales performance through effective team leadership and execution in retail environments. Oversee a team of specialists to ensure compliance, enhance merchandising, and achi...
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Product Marketing Manager (Slick - US)
$100K - $110K *
Lead the charge in shaping product marketing strategies for two dynamic markets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive customer adoption, competitive positioning, and revenue growth while e...
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Director, Pricing & Monetization
$146K - $244K *
Transform pricing and monetization strategies across a complex portfolio, driving alignment and execution with cross-functional teams to enhance customer value and profitability while leading innovati...
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Join a dynamic team to evaluate strategic investments and growth opportunities in healthcare. Leverage market insights and financial modeling to shape multi-year business strategies, collaborating acr...
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Transform your career by leading the proposal lifecycle for federal and defense opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in submissions, enhancing win ra...
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Senior Competitive Intelligence Manager
$136K - $253K *
Shape competitive strategies by analyzing market trends and competitors. Drive insights for data and AI security, supporting diverse stakeholders globally. Own competitive messaging and tools to enhan...
2 weeks ago
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.