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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$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance product marketing strategies to effectively communicate complex healthcare technology solutions, ensuring they resonate with customers and drive market success in a dynamic, scalab...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in shaping portfolio-level product strategy for P&C insurance technology. Collaborate across multiple product lines to drive data-driven investment decisions and enhance overall portfo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$183K - $215K *

Shape the future of North American inland transportation by leading product strategy and development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and drive market success in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize device lifecycle management by leading performance, strategy, and vendor relations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance merchant services while driving cost efficiency and...

St. Louis, MORemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing initiatives that optimize supplier relationships, enhance product quality, and drive cost efficiencies. Collaborate cross-functionally to align sourci...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$70K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading packaging innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Drive efficiency, manage cross-functional collaborations, and develop high-performing teams to enhance customer...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion product marketing by driving launches, pricing strategies, and sales enablement for key therapy lines. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and optimize performance metrics, pa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$143K - $286K *

Drive the strategy and development of a cutting-edge Risk and Compliance Decision Platform, leading cross-functional teams to enhance risk assessment and decision-making processes across the Marketpla...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the development of a cutting-edge marketplace, enhancing provider products and economic incentives while collaborating closely with engineering and operations to transform...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize category strategy and product lifecycle management, driving innovation and compliance through cross-functional collaboration. Lead item assortment, forecasting, and promotional strategies to...

Providence, RIRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development of AI-driven document extraction solutions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features and manage product roadmaps, driving i...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $129K *

Take ownership of product development in a dynamic, cross-functional team. Drive AI-assisted innovation from problem framing to launch, focusing on customer outcomes and strategic impact in a hyper-ag...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $155K *

Lead the strategic management of a diverse property portfolio, enhancing site performance and revenue through effective negotiations and cross-functional collaboration. Drive initiatives that maximize...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive retail excellence across collegiate athletics locations, enhancing fan experiences and revenue growth. Lead teams, manage partnerships, and execute strategic initiatives to elevate brand engagem...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape multi-year commodity strategies for electrical equipment, ensuring robust supplier negotiations and capacity management. Collaborate with engineering to optimize designs and mitigate risks throu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive product strategy and execution for ConnectWise platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance development, analyze market trends, and ensure effective solutions that align with...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $180K *

Join a team that's advancing workforce capability strategies to enhance learning and performance across a large grocery network. Drive innovative solutions that empower associates and leaders to excel...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 days ago

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

$90K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a leading organization by enhancing operational knowledge management. Collaborate across teams to ensure associates have access to accurate guidance, driving operational excelle...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 days ago

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

$90K - $180K *

Champion operational excellence by managing end-to-end supply chain processes, optimizing performance, and leading cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 days ago

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

$90K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing supply chain operations, enhancing merchandise flow, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve sales and profitability goals while foster...

Bentonville, ARRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $90K *

Transform brand experiences by crafting compelling visual identities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative design solutions that elevate our brand across all custo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$165K - $205K *

Drive the future of food access and benefits by leading product strategy and execution. Own the roadmap for innovative services that enhance member experiences and streamline operations across diverse...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $260K *

Elevate the buying experience by leading product strategy, enhancing catalog quality, and optimizing marketplace economics. Drive measurable outcomes through collaboration with operations and engineer...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $286K *

Elevate customer experiences by leading product strategies that enhance discovery and personalization in eCommerce. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that streamline shopping whi...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

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.