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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$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...

Baltimore, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Drive supplier recruitment and retention by leading a dynamic team focused on virtual card outreach. This hands-on role involves building processes, coaching staff, and optimizing performance to achie...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Develop and execute innovative product strategies for a global Oil-Flooded compressor portfolio, driving profitable growth through customer insights and cross-functional collaboration to enhance marke...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $196K *

Shape the future of K-12 education by leading product marketing strategies that drive growth and adoption. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver compelling messaging and go-to-market initiatives t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Help us drive strategic initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and delivering executive-ready reports to ensure successful program execution and stakeholder alignment...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$108K - $158K *

Unlock potential by managing key accounts in the entertainment lighting sector. Drive sales growth, nurture relationships, and oversee complex projects from design to delivery, ensuring alignment and...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K *

Transform customer experiences as a key advocate and technical partner, driving onboarding, adoption, and success for Enterprise clients while collaborating across teams to ensure optimal outcomes and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $155K *

Lead technical programs and operational workstreams to enhance enterprise catalog capabilities, ensuring alignment between business and technology teams while driving continuous improvement and operat...

Bentonville, ARRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$67K - $101K *

Innovate your sales career by driving revenue growth and building lasting customer relationships. Own your territory, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with teams to accelerate deals and en...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower growth by driving B2B sales in the higher education sector. Collaborate with regional teams to establish new client relationships and manage long sales cycles, ensuring successful adoption of...

Lenexa, KSRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading tire store operations, coaching teams, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Drive sales and performance through effective management and innovative solutions while fosterin...

New Jersey, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$67K - $199K *

Empower operational excellence by leading provider data governance and attribution processes. Collaborate across departments to ensure data integrity, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive continuous...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$131K - $174K *

Drive sales success by managing direct and broker relationships, leveraging data insights, and coordinating initiatives for medium to large accounts, while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $125K *

Grow key accounts in the Casino Gaming sector by driving business expansion, identifying opportunities, and delivering tailored computing solutions. Engage with C-level executives to enhance partnersh...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $88K *

Drive financial stewardship and risk management by supporting the Finance Manager in enhancing financial systems and processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering effective solutions for humanitarian...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $100K *

Help us drive the adoption of AI solutions, transforming customer workflows and enhancing business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and maximize value delivery for our c...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $238K *

Empower providers by crafting compelling product narratives and strategies that enhance adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful marketing...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $180K *

Lead the charge in driving advertising revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives, leveraging industry insights and analytics to optimize client partnerships and enhance customer engagement in...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Yesterday

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

$151K - $177K *

Join a dynamic team to shape compelling narratives at the intersection of technology and consumer engagement. Drive impactful PR initiatives, build media relationships, and elevate brand visibility th...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Unlock your potential by leading the operational backbone of a new Customer Experience Center. Drive launch readiness, manage vendor relationships, and ensure seamless program execution to deliver exc...

Waukesha, WIRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $100K *

Lead day-to-day revenue operations, ensuring smooth sales processes and accurate reporting. Collaborate with Sales Managers to enhance data-driven decision-making and automate workflows, while maintai...

Denver, CORemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$154K - $246K *

Empower our global marketing efforts by leading innovative strategies for cell sorting products. Drive impactful launches, engage with key stakeholders, and shape market positioning to accelerate grow...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$131K - $175K *

Manage complex technology initiatives across IT, enhancing program delivery and maturing the PMO. Collaborate with leadership to drive strategic projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency in executio...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $125K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leading the development of APR-DRG audit criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment integrity through data-driven insights and innovative so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading the integration of commercial systems to enhance revenue and productivity. Drive automation and AI solutions while collaborating across teams to streamline workflows and es...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.