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.
$110K - $166K *
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Principal Product Manager- Risk and Compliance
$106K - $181K *
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$115K - $138K *
Manage complex data center deployment projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment among stakeholders. Oversee planning, execution, and closeout while maintaining budget and risk controls in fast...
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$95K - $115K *
Accelerate business growth by identifying and acquiring new clients while nurturing existing relationships. Collaborate with leaders to enhance revenue strategies and ensure client satisfaction across...
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$100K - $140K *
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$100K - $120K *
Transform business growth by identifying and acquiring new clients while nurturing existing relationships. Collaborate with leaders to drive revenue and enhance client satisfaction across the Midwest...
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Associate Director, eCommerce Operations & eProcurement
$170K - $255K *
Champion the growth of eProcurement and eCommerce operations, leading strategy and execution to enhance digital purchasing experiences. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption and optimize pr...
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$160K - $200K *
Strategize and execute a comprehensive mass channel sales strategy, driving growth through partnerships with major retailers. Lead cross-functional teams to optimize product offerings and ensure opera...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of utility-scale transmission projects. Oversee contractor activities, ensure quality installations, and foster strong relationships while managing project logist...
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$115K - $120K *
Transform strategic partnerships in the pet specialty sector, driving sales growth and category expansion. Lead account management and operational excellence while collaborating with internal teams to...
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$108K - $145K *
Join a dynamic team as you manage project costs, drive strategic initiatives, and foster relationships. Leverage your expertise in cost management to deliver value and support growth while mentoring o...
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$82K - $108K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role driving strategic growth in wholesale and government sales. Lead account management, cultivate partnerships, and enhance market presence while collaborating cross...
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Business Development Representative (BDR) Manager - (US)
$100K - $115K *
Grow and lead a high-performing BDR team, driving pipeline success through strategic coaching and data-driven insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize sales processes and ensure seamless h...
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Senior Director of Performance Creative
$150K - $180K *
Elevate performance creative by owning strategy, testing, and team leadership across multiple channels. Drive creative diversification and manage agency relationships to enhance customer journeys and...
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Director, Supply Chain Strategy & Excellence
$235K - $270K *
Join a dynamic team to lead transformative improvements in global supply chain operations, focusing on logistics excellence and strategic initiatives that enhance service, cost efficiency, and operati...
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$100K - $120K *
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Marketing Manager – Client Data & Insights
$84K - $126K *
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$220K - $260K *
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$95K - $109K *
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Strategic Account Manager, Data Center & Industrial
$117K - $234K *
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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.