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 *

Grow your career with a dynamic role in supply chain management, overseeing procurement, production planning, and vendor relations to ensure seamless operations across multiple functions and drive str...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative Source to Pay solutions, transforming client procurement strategies through collaboration and technical expertise. Drive success in project delivery while supp...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$65K - $100K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on implementing category strategies across multiple Distribution Centers, driving profitable sales growth, and fostering local vendor relationships to alig...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $110K *

Join us to manage product lifecycles, drive revenue, and innovate solutions. You'll lead strategic initiatives and collaborate with teams, ensuring competitive positioning and supporting sales through...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$101K - $148K *

Innovate strategic sourcing initiatives by managing procurement across multiple locations, ensuring cost efficiency and supply continuity while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance vendor relat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader, optimizing supplier portfolios, and driving cost efficiency to achieve targets for machining, foundry, and subcontracting across diverse locations in a fast...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Lead procurement strategies and supplier negotiations to optimize costs and ensure supply continuity in a manufacturing environment, focusing on raw materials within the plastics and packaging sectors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive procurement strategy across multiple sites, ensuring supply continuity and optimizing costs. Lead a dedicated team in sourcing, supplier management, and performance improv...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading strategic sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships across multiple sites. Drive cost savings and operational efficiency while ensuring complia...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $110K *

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for materials, enhancing supplier performance and reducing costs. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiencies, improve quality, and support product launches...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $157K *

Drive category management and menu innovation, leading strategies that enhance product offerings, optimize existing menus, and support overall business goals while collaborating across multiple functi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$81K - $106K *

Drive impactful merchandising strategies for Quebec Dealers, ensuring alignment with national initiatives. Enhance advertising and promotional effectiveness, leading to heightened brand engagement and...

Laval, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in procurement management, overseeing complex contracts and supplier relationships, analyzing market trends to develop innovative sourcing strategies that drive success across diverse...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Elevate procurement excellence by designing robust processes and tools, driving significant cost savings, and fostering stakeholder collaboration across diverse spend categories to shape an impactful...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$111K - $152K *

Optimize global supply strategies and drive cost savings across a $100M+ portfolio, ensuring supplier performance and continuity while navigating complex market dynamics and stakeholder relationships...

1 week ago

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

$117K - $234K *

Lead the charge in category management, maximizing value and minimizing costs through strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships while driving compliance and innovation across procurement processes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a global team to develop and deploy sourcing strategies for direct materials, driving cost efficiency and stakeholder collaboration across business units in North America. Leverage your expertise...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $120K *

Optimize procurement strategies to enhance global sourcing for new products and supplier management, driving cost efficiency and fostering partnerships across business units while ensuring high-qualit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Transform merchandise strategies to drive sales and margin growth. Lead buying decisions, train teams, and analyze market trends to optimize offerings and enhance customer satisfaction across key prod...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $121K *

Explore a strategic opportunity to drive category management success in Property Management. Collaborate with leaders to enhance procurement strategies, optimize costs, and elevate vendor performance...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$80K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving procurement excellence by implementing strategies with cross-functional partners. Manage operational sourcing and contract execution to enhance supplier performance while op...

Richmond, BCIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Drive transformative procurement strategies, enhancing vendor relationships and operational efficiency. Oversee GPO operations, contract negotiations, and franchisee engagement to maximize value and s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$70K - $95K *

Optimize sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships to drive efficiency and cost-effective procurement practices while ensuring product quality and availability across various markets...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $135K *

Champion innovative healthcare sourcing by managing product portfolios, shaping contracting strategies, and forging supplier partnerships. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance supply chain perfo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Drive growth and engagement by crafting innovative marketing strategies, owning community initiatives, and utilizing cross-channel execution to enhance buyer acquisition in vibrant categories across a...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.