Explore High Paying Category Manager Jobs with Ladders

Find some of the best vetted, professional-level Category Manager job openings with salaries starting from $100,000 on Ladders. We curate high-quality job listings from trusted employers across a variety of sectors.

What is a Category Manager?

A Category Manager is responsible for managing a group or category of products for their company. Their main role includes the development and execution of marketing plans to increase the total sales of the categories they manage.

Skills required for Category Manager Jobs

Some crucial skills for Category Manager positions include analytical abilities, strategic thinking, negotiation, product knowledge, and understanding consumer behavior patterns.

Career Opportunities and Growth

As a Category Manager, there are numerous possibilities for career advancement and development. Managers can advance into roles like Senior Category Manager, Director of Category Management, or similar executive positions.

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$90K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence as you manage inventory and warehouse efficiency, lead a dynamic team, and drive strategies to enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance and performance me...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$123K - $173K *

Shape the future of category management by partnering with diverse teams to deliver insights, strategies, and solutions that drive retailer activations and enhance business performance in a collaborat...

Yesterday

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

$97K - $155K *

Deliver strategic sourcing excellence by optimizing global supply chains for optical components, driving cost efficiencies and fostering supplier relationships in a technology-driven market while ensu...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic sourcing and category management for diverse non-clinical spend categories. Collaborate with various teams to develop data-driven strategies, optimize supplier...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $215K *

Elevate procurement excellence by leading strategic sourcing and supplier management for diverse indirect spend categories, driving efficiency and value while fostering stakeholder collaboration in a...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team driving skincare category strategies. Leverage market insights and analytical expertise to enhance product performance and accelerate growth within key retail part...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that drives strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs and supplier performance in direct material categories, collaborating across functions to ensure supply continuity and enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Manage and optimize supply chain operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring efficiency in procurement, production, and logistics. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance quality, delivery...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform procurement strategies and drive cost efficiencies across IT spend. Collaborate with stakeholders on high-priority technology projects, lead negotiations, and manage supplier relationships f...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $196K *

Partner with us to develop and drive innovative category strategies, optimizing procurement processes and supplier relations within IT sourcing. Enhance spend management with data insights while ensur...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $205K *

Transform procurement practices by leading vendor management, cost analysis, and contract negotiations as you build a scalable function from scratch. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure optimal v...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join us to drive impactful product marketing initiatives, crafting compelling narratives and enabling teams to confidently communicate value. Collaborate across departments to optimize go-to-market st...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $145K *

Oversee and enhance procurement strategies, ensuring compliance and quality while managing supplier relationships to support operational needs and government contracts effectively...

3 days ago

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

$87K - $127K *

Join a dynamic team to manage indirect procurement for marketing and corporate travel. Drive cost-effective solutions, enhance supplier relations, and optimize spend through innovative strategies, ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial operations by managing end-to-end accounts payable and T&E functions. Collaborate with teams to enhance process efficiency while providing top-notch support to employees...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower sales success by driving growth in the outdoor living market through strategic relationships, proactive engagement, and targeted marketing initiatives, ensuring excellent performance and long...

3 weeks ago

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

$114K - $182K *

Shape the future of high-speed interconnects by leading product management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the strategy, commercialization, and lifecycle management of ad...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$145K - $155K *

Lead a team of merchandising professionals to develop strategic product assortments that elevate client brands, enhance sales performance, and drive innovative merchandising solutions across diverse c...

4 days ago

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

$104K - $135K *

Transform product strategies by driving development from conception to launch. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experience through data-informed decision-making and innovative soluti...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $135K *

Champion product development from ideation to launch, driving innovation by understanding customer needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing data-driven insights to enhance user...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform your career by leading category strategy development and procurement sourcing for engineering and technical services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost savings, supplier...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion the development and execution of merchandising and category strategies to drive sales, enhance customer experience, and ensure operational excellence across multiple channels and business lin...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead the evolution of our global Procurement strategy, enhancing governance, digital tools, and practices that drive collaborative excellence and value creation across the enterprise, ensuring alignme...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Contribute to strategic sourcing by managing the mechanical category of spend, leading supplier negotiations, and ensuring contract compliance. Drive category strategy while balancing technical and co...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Transform the future of consumer electronics by leading PCB and FPC sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier relationships, managing risks, and ensuring timely execution of innovative hardware product...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Category Manager do?question toggle

    A Category Manager oversees the management, pricing, sales, and overall performance of specific product categories within a company.

  • What are the qualifications for a Category Manager job?question toggle

    Qualifications can vary per industry, but generally, a Bachelor's degree in business or a relevant field, coupled with experience in retail, marketing, or sales, is required.

  • What skills do I need for a Category Manager job?question toggle

    Key skills include analytical skills, business acumen, negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of consumer behavior.

  • What is the average salary of a Category Manager?question toggle

    While salaries can vary depending on the industry and level of responsibility, Category Manager positions listed on Ladders start at $100,000.