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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$150K *

Champion sales excellence by leading and developing high-performing teams, driving revenue growth, and optimizing processes across product lines. Foster a culture of accountability while aligning stra...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$122K - $203K *

Empower teams by leading data governance initiatives, enhancing data quality, and fostering collaboration across business domains. Drive operational excellence and ensure compliance while developing a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $238K *

Shape compliance strategies by operationalizing key frameworks, guiding stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Collaborate across teams to enhance risk management and support product com...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of B2B revenue accounting processes, ensuring efficient contract-to-cash operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and reduce manual...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Manage strategic partner relationships to enhance payment processing operations, ensuring compliance and performance. Negotiate agreements, resolve escalations, and collaborate with cross-functional t...

Nebraska, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $235K *

Lead and innovate in our modeling group, managing a team of engineers to develop next-gen technology while ensuring seamless integration with AI and existing systems; collaborate closely with stakehol...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving customer growth and engagement through consultative selling, leveraging AI insights to enhance account strategies and foster strong relationships with existing clients and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead a national team of Sales Specialists to drive growth through effective sales execution, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Foster collaboration with regional teams while enhancing associate ca...

Norcross, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative technical solutions. As a Senior Solutions & Implementation Manager, you'll engage with C-level executives and lead high-profile projects, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$164K - $252K *

Join a team that's driving technical sales excellence in the Mid-Market and SMB segments. Lead a high-performing group of Solution Architects to enhance customer engagement and accelerate growth throu...

Morrisville, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $182K *

Empower financial excellence by leading budgeting and forecasting for retail. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning systems and deliver insights that drive performance and strate...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to define product strategy and deliver innovative payment solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive customer value and business outcomes while managing the end-to-end paymen...

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1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $165K *

Transform complex military software solutions by driving product strategy, aligning teams, and engaging stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational intelligence and deliver impactful...

Ontario, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

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Toronto, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $155K *

Partner with us to drive advertising sales growth through strategic planning, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. Lead a dynamic team to deliver impactful solutions that align with business obj...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of portfolio management by leading AI-enabled product strategies. Collaborate across teams to transform insights into actionable decisions, ensuring customer success and product adopt...

Jersey City, NJRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by driving product delivery excellence across teams. You'll ensure timely resolution of client requests and bugs, coordinating efforts between Product, Engineering, and Customer Ex...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Lead the development and execution of capture strategies, enhancing business growth through market analysis, proposal management, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive organizational success by ex...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Drive the strategy and roadmap for Bot Management solutions, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and deliver effective cyberse...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in project controls management, ensuring effective cost, schedule, and risk oversight across diverse programs. Collaborate with teams to deliver actionable insights that drive successf...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Pioneer a transformative deal desk to empower Sales with streamlined processes, enabling faster, defensible deal-making while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance pricing strat...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring data quality and governance in retail analytics. You'll lead tagging initiatives, collaborate with internal and external partners, and empower teams with best...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of operations by leading regional teams, driving revenue growth, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Oversee budgets, develop talent, and implement strategic plans to achieve operati...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$105K - $163K *

Lead and manage client-facing teams to deliver high-quality card processing projects, ensuring successful implementations and client satisfaction through effective project management and strategic ove...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 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.