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.
$80K - $133K *
Manage client relationships and provide reimbursement support through education and training. Collaborate with healthcare providers to navigate insurance processes and enhance patient services, ensuri...
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$80K - $133K *
Engage with healthcare providers to optimize reimbursement processes and patient support. Build strong relationships while delivering education on insurance coverage and claims assistance. Travel requ...
1 week ago
$80K - $100K *
Shape and drive the growth of Empower's Field Sales Program by recruiting, training, and managing sales contractors in new markets, while optimizing processes and ensuring effective team workflows for...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Accounting and Financial Advisory Services
$124K - $236K *
Reimagine your career by leading a dynamic team in financial advisory. Drive impactful projects with finance executives, enhance reporting processes, and foster client relationships while developing j...
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Product Manager, Hardware, Hardware Support, and Supplies
$135K *
Unlock potential by leading the strategy and execution of hardware and support services for veterinary practices, driving P&L performance, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to e...
3 weeks ago
Customer Account Manager (New England)
$90K - $110K *
Engage with customers as a trusted advisor, driving value and growth through strategic account management. Proactively identify needs, enhance product adoption, and ensure exceptional support to maxim...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Key Initiatives
$130K - $150K *
Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives in Marketing Solutions, driving complex programs across multiple teams. Utilize project management expertise to ensure timely delivery, financial rigor...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Controllership
$90K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving financial excellence by overseeing accounting, compliance, and reporting processes. Influence strategic decisions through insightful financial guidance while fostering a cul...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive efficient order management and logistics operations, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical regulations while collaborating with internal teams and 3PL partners to optimize product flow and per...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Nonsterile Production Planning
$110K - $130K *
Transform production planning by leading a dynamic team to optimize non-sterile compounded production. Drive strategic planning, manage capacity, and ensure alignment with demand forecasts while foste...
1 week ago
Sr. Manager, Digital Product - Partner Channel Scheduling
$118K - $236K *
Drive the product strategy for partner channel scheduling, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and operational efficiency in healthcare. Lead product development to en...
1 week ago
$184K - $200K *
Unlock potential by driving the vision and strategy for innovative products that empower independent candidates and enhance user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable...
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$120K - $160K *
Shape the future of construction by leading an estimating team to deliver precise, competitive bids. Drive strategy, risk assessment, and continuous improvement to ensure project success and profitabl...
3 weeks ago
Director, Product Management - Enterprise Data Platform
$107K - $150K *
Shape the future of our enterprise data platform by leading product strategy, defining capabilities, and ensuring alignment across business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and truste...
2 weeks ago
Senior Data Center Project Manager
$100K - $160K *
Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...
1 week ago
$100K - $110K *
Elevate your career by managing end-to-end contract processes, negotiating agreements, and collaborating with diverse teams. This role offers the chance to enhance organizational compliance and drive...
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B2B, Senior Marketing Manager, Small and Medium Businesses
$90K - $110K *
Engage in strategic marketing leadership to drive acquisition, retention, and revenue growth for SMBs. Transform insights into omni-channel campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enha...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager (Finance Focus)
$115K - $140K *
Lead complex IT projects by managing vendor workflows and deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with financial processes and objectives, delivering measurable value...
4 days ago
Optical AI Product Line Manager
$138K - $221K *
Unlock the potential of optical networking solutions for AI connectivity, leading strategic engagements with North American CSPs. Drive commercialization and product roadmap development while balancin...
6 days ago
$100K - $130K *
Support the financial planning and analysis for Executive Leadership, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitability through data-driven insi...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
(USA) Senior Manager, Strategic Account Management
$90K - $180K *
Unlock strategic growth by leading account management initiatives, fostering stakeholder relationships, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance and optimize health benefits i...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Growth
$180K - $220K *
Drive impactful product launches and enhance user activation flows to ensure customer adoption and satisfaction. Collaborate cross-functionally to create effective onboarding experiences and measure s...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Content & Operations, Global Customer Advocacy
$150K - $215K *
Engage in driving AI-powered customer advocacy by optimizing content strategies and enhancing operational efficiency. Lead cross-functional initiatives to amplify customer success stories and strength...
1 week ago
$160K - $180K *
Champion the GMV success for top brand partners by fostering executive relationships, driving commercial strategies, and prioritizing growth opportunities. Engage in high-stakes negotiations and colla...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Sales Compensation
$200K - $223K *
Transform sales compensation operations by leading design, administration, and improvement initiatives. Drive accuracy in payroll processing, enhance SOX compliance, and leverage AI tools to optimize...
3 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.