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.
$145K - $220K *
Drive the development and commercialization of innovative digital solutions for federal clients. Lead cross-functional teams, engage with customers, and manage the full product lifecycle from concept...
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$100K - $120K *
Accelerate growth by leading premium wholesale partnerships for a baby brand. Drive account management, program design, and independent sales rep oversight to enhance brand positioning and sales perfo...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Contracts Manager - Renewable Energy
$160K - $190K *
Shape the future of renewable energy by managing contracts for innovative projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance while driving efficiency and mitigat...
2 weeks ago
Implementation Manager, Financial Services
$100K - $120K *
Accelerate client success by owning the onboarding and rollout for enterprise clients, ensuring smooth transitions from purchase to sustained usage. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive ad...
2 days ago
Partner Manager, Mid-Market, New Business
$103K - $108K *
Transform client relationships as you drive revenue growth through strategic outreach, proposal crafting, and collaboration. Leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency and insights while supporting the s...
2 weeks ago
Channel Account Manager, Partner Sales - VAR Channel
$85K - $114K *
Transform the Value-Added Reseller ecosystem by leveraging channel expertise to drive growth, engaging partners, and developing robust strategies for customer acquisition and revenue expansion within...
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$188K - $245K *
Empower innovation by leading a UX design team focused on clinical workflows. Collaborate across functions, drive strategic direction, and enhance AI integration while advancing design quality in heal...
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$80K - $95K *
Manage a property accounting team, ensuring financial integrity and streamlining processes. Collaborate with clients and oversee audits while enhancing financial reporting and cash flow management. Dr...
3 weeks ago
$103K - $150K *
Champion the implementation process by guiding schools from contract to launch, ensuring efficient setups and strong customer relationships. Drive project success through effective communication and p...
2 days ago
Product Manager - NuPoint Time Deposits & Deposit Operations
$100K - $120K *
Reimagine banking operations by managing product roadmaps for Time Deposits and related applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences while ensuring compliance...
1 week ago
Sr Manager , MarTech (Marketing Tech Enablement)
$143K - $199K *
Strategize and optimize marketing technology architecture and integrations. Drive platform health and feature development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to build robust solutions that...
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Account Manager, Enterprise Partnerships & Licensing
$95K - $105K *
Elevate client relationships by managing post-sale engagements, ensuring project success, and driving account growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver value and strengthen partnerships acros...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Communications
$126K - $210K *
Lead the charge in strategic communications, partnering with senior leaders to enhance executive, employee, and corporate messaging that drives business priorities and strengthens reputation across th...
1 week ago
Sr. Engineer Merchandise Technology - Pricing & Promotions
$100K - $130K *
Unlock potential by designing and supporting global merchandising technology solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance legacy systems and drive modernization, ensuring high-quality, scalable appl...
2 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Value-Based Care Platforms
$130K *
Drive innovation in healthcare technology by leading product management efforts, connecting cross-functional teams, and shaping the product roadmap to enhance value-based care solutions. Engage hands...
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$120K - $145K *
Empower global manufacturing by leading automation strategies and teams, driving productivity and quality improvements across cable assembly operations. Ensure consistent execution and replication of...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $214K *
Champion a high-performing sales team to exceed revenue targets, develop talent, and drive strategic initiatives. Lead by example, fostering C-level relationships and mentoring associates to achieve b...
2 weeks ago
Senior Technical Product Manager, Privileged Access Management (PAM)
$125K - $150K *
Drive the evolution of a next-gen Privileged Access Management platform, collaborating across teams to create user-centric and secure solutions while ensuring technical excellence and scalability in a...
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Sr. Technical Product Manager, AI & Analytics
$116K - $193K *
Lead the charge in defining and executing the product strategy for AI and analytics, driving innovation across pharmacy management platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalabl...
4 weeks ago
Sr. Engineering Director, Supply Chain and Order Management Systems
$205K - $240K *
Shape the future of supply chain technology by leading engineering teams in optimizing platforms for logistics and order management. Drive innovation and efficiency while managing a diverse team of ex...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Data Science - Last Mile Delivery
$110K - $220K *
Transform data into strategic insights as a Senior Manager, leading advanced analytics initiatives. Oversee model development and deployment, mentor teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhanc...
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$80K - $95K *
Champion the seamless execution of complex AI and Cloud projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Leverage your project management skills to coordinate multiple initiatives in a...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $163K *
Shape the future of AI in our organization as a strategic leader driving enterprise-wide adoption and integration of AI technologies, enhancing productivity and delivering measurable results through i...
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Senior Manager, Lien Negotiation
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in building and managing a lien negotiation function, overseeing complex medical lien resolutions while driving team performance and compliance to maximize client recoveries and stream...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform real estate transactions by managing complex portfolios, leading negotiations, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...
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.