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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$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of demand generation by driving impactful campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI to enhance marketing efficiency. This role offers a chance to innovat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $125K *

Advance our sales pipeline by managing opportunities from prospect to close. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure smooth workflows, maintain CRM data integrity, and drive process impro...

San Diego, CARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $128K *

Lead the product lifecycle for health plans, driving strategy, development, and market alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance offerings and ensure compliance, while identifying...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $106K *

Unlock potential by driving profitability through strategic pricing management, contract optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Transform complex data into actionable strategies to enhance...

Warrenville, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in driving Amazon advertising strategy to enhance revenue and brand presence. Collaborate across teams to optimize campaigns, manage budgets, and leverage data insights for impactful m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $140K *

Lead the charge in driving revenue growth and client retention by managing strategic relationships and optimizing transportation solutions for a diverse portfolio of enterprise clients. Your expertise...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$115K - $165K *

Lead the charge in shaping software product strategy and lifecycle for analytics solutions. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experience and drive measurable outcomes, ensuring alignment with c...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring quality, time, and cost objectives are met while fostering cross-functional collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pharmacy operations by managing client relationships and ensuring operational excellence. Drive performance reviews, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to...

Louisville, KYRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion strategic marketing initiatives to drive growth in North America. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop market strategies, analyze trends, and enhance customer engagement, ensuri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $258K *

Join a dynamic team shaping the future of e-commerce on a platform with over 1 billion users. Drive growth initiatives and build innovative solutions that enhance the shopping experience for creators...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$208K - $312K *

Join a team that's redefining cloud storage solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive the vision and strategy for our storage portfolio, ensuring seamless integration and performance across applic...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$156K - $260K *

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Washington, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $246K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $147K *

Champion innovative digital marketing strategies to drive enterprise demand generation, optimize performance, and enhance revenue growth through targeted campaigns and account-based marketing initiati...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine our approach to revenue operations by providing vital analytics and support for pricing strategies, proposal management, and executive decision-making. Collaborate cross-functionally to enha...

Dayton, OHRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $145K *

Empower business growth by leveraging advanced analytics to drive data-driven decision-making across Commercial, Operations, and Finance, transforming complex data into actionable insights for measura...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $143K *

Champion operational excellence by managing projects, analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and tools. Drive solutions that support business objectives whi...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

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Boston, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.