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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$86K - $150K *

Champion category growth on eBay Live by managing seller success, developing innovative live commerce strategies, and driving aggressive GMV targets through collaborative efforts and insightful perfor...

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

$80K - $93K *

Advance your career by managing body care category strategies, supplier relationships, and innovative assor-tments to drive profitability and support successful execution at store level through collab...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform sourcing strategies by effectively managing supplier relationships and driving cost-saving initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally to align with business goals and enhance operati...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize category performance by developing strategies, managing product lifecycles, and collaborating across teams to maximize sales and profitability while aligning with market trends and brand goal...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful procurement strategies, leveraging market insights and supplier evaluations to optimize sourcing and manage supplier relationships while ensuring compliance and cost efficiency across...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that transforms indirect procurement by managing sourcing and contracting for service categories, ensuring efficient processes, and driving data-driven decisions for stakeholders across Ma...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in global procurement for medical devices. As a key strategic leader, you'll optimize category initiatives, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure complian...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Unlock efficiency by driving national procurement for raw materials and goods. Lead data-driven sourcing events and negotiate contracts, ensuring all US locations achieve cost savings and operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading global category strategies to enhance supplier relationships and drive sustainability in procurement. Collaborate with diverse teams to achieve cost savings and operat...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Advance procurement excellence by leading sourcing strategies for logistics categories, managing $6M spend to optimize cost, service, and risk. Foster collaboration and drive performance improvements...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $130K *

Shape your career by leading procurement strategies for diverse indirect categories. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, drive cost savings, and ensure compliance, making a...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Strategize effective category management by generating insights from market data, optimizing pricing, and driving growth initiatives through collaboration with sales, marketing, and leadership teams...

Today

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

$113K - $131K *

Grow your career with a strategic role focusing on category management, supplier relationships, and procurement initiatives to drive business value and optimize commercial operations across various se...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$103K - $155K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to lead strategic procurement initiatives, optimize category management, and drive cost savings in a dynamic, individual contributor ro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $149K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives for Whitespace Product Inventory and Distribution Agreements, driving collaborative efforts across Operations, Product, and Sales to maximize market value and enh...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $110K *

Transform strategic sourcing by managing IT procurement processes, enhancing supplier relationships, and driving cost-effective solutions to enable organizational growth and efficiency...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$77K - $115K *

Optimize complex Ops construction projects through strategic leadership, collaboration, and innovative sourcing strategies. Drive multi-disciplinary initiatives to enhance performance and deliver high...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$117K - $206K *

Empower stakeholders by managing supplier service agreements for pharmaceuticals, delivering innovative contracting strategies. Drive cost reductions and enhance customer satisfaction through cross-fu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $206K *

Create strategic partnerships by managing pharmaceutical supplier agreements, ensuring stakeholder alignment and delivering cost-effective contracting solutions while enhancing customer satisfaction t...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock innovative procurement strategies for raw materials by engaging cross-functional teams and suppliers, ensuring cost savings and market intelligence while navigating price volatility in the chem...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $110K *

Transform procurement strategies across North America by leading supplier management, cost efficiency, and operational excellence in a centralized framework. Drive cost savings, ensure compliance, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $110K *

Lead strategic sourcing and category management to optimize indirect procurement for multi-site operations. Drive impactful supplier performance and collaborate across teams to enhance service deliver...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $98K *

Join a collaborative team to develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and implement cost reduction initiatives across global procurement categories, ensuring alignment w...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform digital and technology procurement strategies to drive cost savings, supplier performance, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize sourcing and ensure alignment w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $151K *

Shape the future of technology sourcing by driving strategic category initiatives, leading high-value negotiations, and fostering relationships with stakeholders, all while optimizing business outcome...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.