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 *

Champion growth in smart manufacturing by managing key accounts, driving sales, and fostering relationships within the Industry 4.0 ecosystem. Leverage technical expertise to support IIoT adoption and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and drive performance across the organization. Collaborate with leadership to implement Lean and Six Sigma met...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $234K *

Drive innovative go-to-market strategies for In-Club advertising solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer engagement and optimize product launches, ensuring alignment w...

San Bruno, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join our dynamic team as a Finance Manager, where you'll lead financial analysis, develop models, and present insights to senior leadership, driving growth and accuracy in financial reporting across t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $186K *

Innovate AI-driven visual storytelling by leading high-fidelity image production. Oversee generative pipelines and mentor designers while executing compelling campaigns across diverse formats, ensurin...

Louisiana, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$101K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance retail inventory operations, driving efficiency and minimizing loss. Lead strategy and execution for in-store logistics, technology integration, and team development to...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower a high-performing sales team to drive revenue growth and exceed targets. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, coaching and inspiring talent while executing strategic sales plans for a global...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $163K *

Accelerate progress at expanding our portfolio by driving revenue and managing private label accounts while collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative, customer-centric solutions t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $165K *

Pioneer operational excellence in Design leadership, managing workflows, prioritizing projects, and developing talent. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Design integration in AI-driven product...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $158K *

Transform the Property Intelligence platform by connecting customer needs with product insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and engagement through analytics and feedback, dri...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$110K - $150K *

Manage and optimize commercial contracting processes, ensuring timely and accurate agreements while enhancing efficiency through automation and collaboration across teams...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $160K *

Shape the future of supplier relationships by developing strategic plans, enhancing product offerings, and driving profitable growth through collaboration and marketing initiatives...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of our sales strategy by developing plans that align with business objectives and drive measurable goals, ensuring effective implementation and collaboration across regional teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$75K - $86K *

Champion strategic influencer marketing initiatives, fostering client relationships and driving campaign success across multiple brands. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative s...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$143K - $286K *

Reimagine the checkout experience by leading product strategy and execution. Drive innovation through customer insights and collaboration, making impactful decisions that enhance user journeys and ope...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Reposted today

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

$110K - $220K *

Optimize product strategy and execution to drive innovation and operational efficiency. Leverage data insights to mentor teams and align product roadmaps with business goals while overseeing end-to-en...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Take ownership of innovative AI-driven onboarding solutions that enhance seller activation while safeguarding marketplace integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenge...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Champion product innovation by leading strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration for complex products, ensuring successful outcomes from discovery to market adoption while enhancing cust...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$100K - $115K *

Lead the execution of fleet telematics programs across North America, ensuring timely mobilization and quality assurance. Build processes that streamline operations while managing client relationships...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$96K - $186K *

Drive the development and execution of omnichannel advertising campaigns, optimizing performance through data analysis and collaboration. Build strong client relationships while mentoring team members...

Hoboken, NJRemote

1 week ago

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

$125K - $178K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud security governance, leading a dynamic team to enhance compliance, drive automation, and ensure robust risk management across multi-cloud environments...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex product group initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and cross-team collaboration. Mentor program managers while driving transformat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration to drive product direction, manage complex ecosystems, and deliver impactful solutions. Engage deeply with users and stakeholders to translate needs into action...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $135K *

Drive impactful insights by transforming data into strategic decisions that enhance retail partnerships. Collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver analytics that support growth and optimize perform...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$102K - $143K *

Elevate your career by acquiring and nurturing merchant partnerships to drive category growth. Collaborate across teams to address business challenges with innovative solutions and stay updated on pro...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

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.