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.
$110K - $130K *
Elevate patient access by educating healthcare providers on reimbursement tools and processes. Collaborate with HCPs to navigate payer policies and enhance understanding of specialty medicine access c...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Digital Media - Social Media Strategy
$96K - $186K *
Join a team that's redefining social media strategy, driving engagement and growth across multiple platforms. Lead content development, manage agency partnerships, and analyze performance to enhance b...
3 weeks ago
$140K - $154K *
Engage with small to medium enterprises, driving IoT solutions through strategic sales. Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, nurturing relationships and building trust to deliver impact...
Reposted 4 days ago
$200K - $225K *
Manage the valuation process for private equity investments, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with investment teams and external providers while leading initiatives to enhance valuation p...
2 weeks ago
Sales Enablement Support Manager
$80K - $107K *
Join us to develop and manage educational resources that enhance Commercial readiness across clinical data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex information into acti...
1 week ago
Pharmacy Operations Optimization Manager - KitCheck
$110K - $125K *
Shape the future of pharmacy operations by optimizing customer engagement and operational performance across a national portfolio. Drive proactive interventions and enhance workflow efficiency to ensu...
1 week ago
$78K - $100K *
Lead the end-to-end program management for enterprise clients in financial services, driving alignment and execution across cross-functional teams to achieve measurable business outcomes and ensure se...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's committed to environmental excellence, leading compliance for airport projects. Oversee assessments, manage permits, and ensure adherence to regulations while integrating sustainabi...
1 week ago
Associate Merchant - Citro & Repellents
$70K - $130K *
Drive category management by supporting supplier negotiations, managing purchase orders, and enhancing customer experience through data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams to achiev...
3 weeks ago
Product Manager, Care Delivery
$155K - $185K *
Drive the development of a scalable care delivery platform, enhancing clinical workflows and provider tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, data-driven solutions that impr...
4 weeks ago
Director, Third-Party Risk Management
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's enhancing third-party risk management by leading strategic oversight, driving program improvements, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective risk mitig...
Yesterday
$116K - $145K *
Unlock potential by leading payer negotiations and expanding access across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid sectors. Drive strategic partnerships and ensure compliance while maximizing patient acces...
2 weeks ago
$74K - $90K *
Transform paid search campaigns by managing diverse client portfolios and driving user acquisition through strategic optimization of Google and Microsoft Ads. Collaborate with client teams to meet per...
1 month ago
Construction Manager - Central Division
$95K - $115K *
Partner with us to manage the construction of new stores and special projects, overseeing all phases from inception to operations turnover while ensuring compliance and quality control throughout the...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Lead the charge in managing complex procurement projects, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion while coordinating cross-functional teams and driving stakeholder engagement...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive AI-powered marketing initiatives to optimize campaigns, enhance pipeline generation, and leverage automation. Collaborate cross-functionally while experimenting with emerging technologies to red...
2 days ago
Director, Retail Media - Business Operations & Self Service
$99K - $145K *
Unlock your potential by leading self-service retail media operations, driving innovative strategies, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance campaign performance and...
3 weeks ago
Principal Product Manager, Pro
$170K - $205K *
Unlock the potential of our Pro offering by leading product strategy and roadmap. Collaborate across teams to enhance customer experiences for short-term rental operators and HOAs, ensuring scalable s...
3 days ago
Senior Technical Product Manager
$170K - $250K *
Unlock potential by owning a product area end-to-end, collaborating with engineering and customers to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions in a dynamic market...
3 days ago
$78K - $106K *
Transform client payment policies by ensuring accuracy and compliance. Engage with internal and external teams to manage medical policy updates, conduct analyses, and enhance client relationships whil...
2 weeks ago
Director Manager CRM Klaviyo Email Marketing Lifecycle Loyalty
$140K - $170K *
Champion the future of customer engagement by leading lifecycle marketing strategies. Drive retention and loyalty through data-driven personalization across multiple channels, maximizing customer life...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Marketing, Lung Cancer
$150K - $189K *
Lead the charge in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies for oncology products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and impactful customer engage...
4 days ago
Senior Product Marketing Manager
$113K - $132K *
Join a team that's shaping product narratives and driving market success. As a key player, you'll lead product launches, craft compelling messaging, and collaborate across teams to enhance customer en...
Yesterday
$80K - $155K *
Join a team that's redefining tax compliance by managing complex transaction taxes and regulatory fees for a leading retailer. Collaborate with tax professionals to navigate challenges and implement i...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to lead financial reporting and accounting for diverse sports divisions, ensuring accuracy and compliance while mentoring a team. Drive process improvements and support growth in a dyn...
1 week 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.