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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$92K - $138K *

Shape the future of procurement by leading strategic sourcing activities across multiple categories, driving supplier performance, and ensuring compliance while managing costs, quality, and risk in a...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Optimize category strategies for CAPEX Construction, managing sourcing processes, negotiations, and risk assessments to drive operational excellence in facilities management projects...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$125K - $165K *

Champion strategic procurement excellence by developing global category strategies, leading complex sourcing initiatives and fostering supplier relationships to drive cost optimization and operational...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by leading teams across multiple manufacturing sites, enhancing supplier performance, reducing costs, and ensuring material availability. Collaborate with cross-functional...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships for plastics packaging to optimize costs and quality in a dynamic food and beverage landscape, while fostering innovation and sustainability across...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Shape category growth strategies by leveraging market insights and analytics, collaborating cross-functionally to drive innovation and optimize performance. Your analytical skills will help uncover op...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional product development projects, managing global teams, and ensuring timely completion within budget. Drive best practices in project management while coordin...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$104K - $215K *

Champion global technology procurement strategies, leading a team to drive cost savings and foster relationships with key stakeholders while managing multi-faceted negotiations and aligning with compa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing global procurement strategies, optimizing cost and performance across diverse retail categories, and fostering supplier relationships to drive operational e...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of sourcing by managing procurement strategies and supplier performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive measurable cost savings, collaborate across functions, and optimi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $135K *

Lead a team executing production purchasing activities, ensuring material availability, cost efficiency, and operational continuity. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive supplier performance, enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate our production purchasing operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring material availability, and driving supplier performance while collaborating cross-functionally to support efficient exe...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $125K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic marketing team that drives growth through innovative campaigns and data-driven strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize marketing efforts and enh...

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming global services strategies, ensuring alignment with evolving business priorities while enhancing flexibility and scalability across diverse functions and sectors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform global services strategy by optimizing spend and service delivery across various functions, ensuring alignment with business goals while enhancing flexibility and scalability in operations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving scalable Spend Management programs through strategic design and execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to transform innovative ideas into impactful outcomes for product...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Tackle the intricacies of contract management, driving negotiations and renewals at scale. You will streamline processes between sales and client procurement, ensuring swift execution of agreements in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$139K - $170K *

Elevate your career by managing Category portfolios and enhancing contract lifecycles. Collaborate with stakeholders, execute sourcing strategies, and oversee post-award management while supporting op...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in developing strategic sourcing plans for packaging that optimize procurement costs, enhance vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain, ensuring quali...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement strategies by developing effective sourcing plans for food and beverage packaging, fostering key vendor relationships and driving continuous improvement initiatives for cost redu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $155K *

Unlock success by spearheading global sourcing strategies for raw metals. This pivotal role collaborates across functions to optimize supply chains, drive cost efficiency, and ensure supplier performa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing customer relations, purchasing, and financial functions to drive profits and ensure customer satisfaction in the food distribution sector. Collaborate across teams to o...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving customer relations, purchasing, and financial management efforts to enhance product availability and maximize profitability while ensuring exceptional customer satisfact...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

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.