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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$70K - $130K *

Drive strategic merchandising planning by leveraging data insights to optimize sales and inventory management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial performance and customer outcomes in...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in scaling our TikTok Shop and Trybe Program, overseeing P&L, creator strategies, and LIVE commerce. Drive growth through strategic planning and community engagement, ensuring high-per...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $170K *

Drive product strategy and innovation in a collaborative environment, leading cross-functional initiatives that enhance customer experiences and deliver measurable business outcomes. Elevate your care...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $87K *

Join a dynamic team to manage strategic partnerships and drive measurement solutions across media channels. Leverage your expertise in analytics and client relations to enhance campaign success and de...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team to shape the go-to-market strategy for innovative payment solutions. This role bridges technical capacities with merchant needs, driving adoption and enhancing experiences for onli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Champion the modernization of global supply chain analytics by transforming data into actionable insights, driving AI-assisted workflows, and collaborating across teams to enhance decision-making and...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $139K *

Optimize trade compliance processes by managing master data and ensuring regulatory readiness. Lead cross-functional collaboration to enhance data accuracy and streamline customs operations, driving e...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful go-to-market strategies for Global Systems Integrators. Leverage your product marketing expertise to create valuable enablement resources that empower partners and enhance Cyera's data...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the supply chain landscape by leading procurement and subcontracting efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while driving efficiency and innovation in support of critical defe...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $159K *

Advance your career by developing and standardizing Procurement processes that enhance compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create clear documentation and governance p...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Optimize in-store merchandising operations by leading regional teams, driving sales growth, and ensuring alignment with retailer goals. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful solutions wh...

St. Paul, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading in-store merchandising operations and driving impactful Shelf Services programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize retail space, enhance sales growth, and manag...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Develop strategic customer relationships and expand international presence by acquiring new enterprise clients and nurturing existing accounts in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse accounts across North America, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions. Shape business growth through strategic planning and be...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $240K *

Lead strategic procurement initiatives to achieve optimal cost structures and maintain supply continuity. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation in sourcing and enhance quality standards while a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $166K *

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for Defense and Health sectors, managing a team to drive supplier value, cost savings, and compliance while supporting growth and operational excellence across...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$179K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex manufacturing cost advisory projects. Utilize data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency and drive financial performance for clients while collaborating...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $165K *

Optimize enterprise category strategy for Food & Beverage, balancing cost and quality. Collaborate across teams to enhance procurement processes, supplier relationships, and operational performance wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $145K *

Oversee go-to-market execution for diverse product suite, driving initiatives and sales enablement. Transition to 0-1 product ownership, guiding products from definition through launch, with a clear p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $140K *

Lead the charge in transforming data into strategic insights, driving analytics initiatives and developing advanced solutions that empower decision-making across the value chain using modern BI tools...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $170K *

Lead the charge in complex category management, leveraging data insights to influence strategies and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable recommendations and opt...

Springdale, ARRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $135K *

Champion global retail operations by optimizing fulfillment processes, enhancing customer satisfaction, and managing relationships with 3PLs and retailers. Collaborate with sales teams to ensure timel...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$145K - $156K *

Optimize resource allocation in a dynamic creative studio, ensuring efficient talent management and fostering strong relationships with artists and project leads. Drive proactive planning and problem...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$142K - $236K *

Join a team that's redefining supply chain strategies for high-volume and low-volume space programs. Leverage your expertise in procurement and supplier management to drive efficiency and reliability...

Palo Alto, CARemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive compliance and contract administration for federal government contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulations, manage audits, and maintain records. Shape pr...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

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.