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.
$120K - $150K *
Lead the development and execution of innovative procurement strategies, managing the full source-to-pay process while driving cost savings and vendor performance across the organization. Collaborate...
3 weeks ago
$60K - $125K *
Empower customer success by managing relationships and driving growth through strategic account management, ensuring satisfaction and advancing CloudWave as a trusted IT advisor in healthcare solution...
1 week ago
Partner Marketing Data and Operations Manager
$80K - $95K *
Optimize partner marketing operations by managing Salesforce reporting, campaign data, and MDF programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate data insights and effective partner enablement, drivi...
4 weeks ago
$82K - $139K *
Lead the charge in transforming complex customer agreements into compliant ASC 606 conclusions, ensuring accurate revenue processes while partnering across teams to automate and enhance operational ef...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
System Integrator Channel Sales Manager
$110K - $130K *
Empower our growth by developing strategic system integrator partnerships across North America. Drive revenue through relationship building, pipeline generation, and collaboration with cross-functiona...
4 weeks ago
Director, Product Management | Virtual Cards
$230K - $286K *
Shape the future of our virtual card experience by leading a high-performing product team, driving user growth, and optimizing strategies to enhance customer engagement across all digital platforms...
Reposted 1 month ago
Manager, Digital Product Operations
$110K - $130K *
Optimize product operations by bridging customer insights with engineering, ensuring quality governance, and driving feature readiness. Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance product stability...
Yesterday
Global Relationship Manager- 3
$100K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing client relationships and driving growth through innovative strategies and operational excellence in the Lifesciences sector. Collaborate across functions to d...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate the customer journey by managing tools and processes that enhance the customer experience. Lead initiatives across teams to optimize operations, drive product adoption, and ensure seamless col...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $122K *
Unlock potential by leading a dynamic accounting team, managing full-cycle accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with fin...
4 weeks ago
$72K - $109K *
Empower business growth by developing strong customer relationships and driving revenue. As a key player, you'll strategize account management, identify market opportunities, and ensure customer satis...
4 days ago
$134K - $211K *
Lead strategic client relationships by leveraging analytics solutions to drive growth and innovation. Collaborate across teams to deliver tailored solutions, negotiate complex deals, and advocate for...
1 week ago
Account Director, Promotional Medical Education
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to drive strategic healthcare marketing initiatives. Lead client relationships, oversee peer-to-peer programs, and mentor team members to ensure compliance and achieve results while fo...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$105K - $155K *
Join a dynamic team to drive sales growth in the OEM market, managing customer relationships and leading technical projects from inception to completion while maximizing business opportunities and ens...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $155K *
Transform the OEM market by driving sales growth and managing key customer relationships. Lead technical projects from inception to completion while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $155K *
Drive new business growth by engaging OEM customers, managing projects, and negotiating contracts. Leverage your expertise in industrial automation to maximize sales and foster strong relationships in...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $155K *
Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the OEM market. Engage with customers, lead development projects, and negotiate contracts to establish strong relationships. Analyze data to forecast sales...
2 weeks ago
$105K - $155K *
Engage with OEM customers to drive sales growth and manage technical projects from inception to completion. Utilize your expertise in industrial automation to negotiate contracts and foster strong rel...
2 weeks ago
Asset Protection Reporting & Insights Manager
$99K - $131K *
Innovate data-driven strategies to enhance decision-making and drive growth. Lead complex data analysis, transform insights into actionable recommendations, and collaborate across teams to optimize pe...
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Staff Product Manager, Databases
$190K - $285K *
Shape the future of database protection by owning the Oracle roadmap, collaborating with engineering teams, and driving cross-database initiatives to enhance recovery solutions for critical enterprise...
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$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by managing financial accuracy and insights, overseeing month-end close, budgeting, and project accounting. Collaborate closely with the Controller to ensure compliance and streamline...
3 days ago
Sr. Architect, AI & Automation
$150K - $190K *
Drive innovation by architecting scalable AI solutions that transform business processes across multiple domains. Collaborate with leaders to establish enterprise standards and governance frameworks f...
Reposted yesterday
$170K - $185K *
Transform the sales landscape by leading a dynamic team to drive revenue growth and enhance customer retention through strategic planning and execution in a competitive market...
Yesterday
Senior Customer Success Operations Manager
$104K - $176K *
Lead operational excellence within the Customer Success teams, driving impactful programs that enhance performance and efficiency while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams in a dynam...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Business Applications
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of a robust Salesforce ecosystem, driving business impact through innovative solutions and team development in a dynamic, global environment...
4 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.